Medication Aide

PACS; Rio Vista (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

PACS is seeking a qualified individual to assist in administering medications to residents as ordered by the attending physician, under supervision of nursing leadership, ensuring compliance with facility policies and state requirements.

Responsibilities include documenting medication administration, reporting errors, participating in QA activities, maintaining professional relationships with staff, physicians, and pharmacists, and following procedures for labeling, destruction, and charting.

Qualifications

• Medication administration competency
• Documentation of medication administration
• Ability to adhere to nursing standards and facility policies

Responsibilities

• Follow facility policies governing medication administration.
• Note and report errors in medication administration.
• Assist in developing procedures to reduce medication errors.
• Complete necessary forms, charts, and reports.
• Maintain professional relationships with nursing staff, attending physicians, the Medical Director, and pharmacists.
• Participate in Quality Assurance programs and surveys.
• Accurately prepare, administer, and document medications as ordered.

Skills

Medication administration

Documentation

Policy compliance

Job description

General Purpose

The primary purpose of your job position is to assist in the administering of medications to residents as ordered by the attending physician, under the direction of the attending physician, the nurse supervisor or charge nurse, and the Director of Nursing Services. The administration of medications shall be in accordance with established nursing standards, the policies, procedures, and practices of this facility, and the requirements of this state.

Essential Duties

• Follow the policies and procedures of the facility governing the administering of medications to residents.
• Note and report errors in the administration of medications
• Assist in developing and implementing procedures or programs of the facility that seek to determine what medication errors are taking place, when, where, and why they occur, and how they can be prevented.
• Perform administrative requirements, such as completing necessary forms, charts, reports, etc., and submit these as may be required.
• Maintain a friendly, productive, working relationship with other members of the department of nursing, attending physicians, the Medical Director, and pharmacists.
• Report any complaints or grievances made by residents to the Director of Nursing Services.
• Participate and cooperate with any facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies as requested by the Administrator or Director of Nursing Services.
• Participate in Quality Assurance programs, the Pharmaceutical Services Committee, and any other facility committee or program that affects the medication pass and seeks to improve the performance and accuracy of the medication process.
• Accurately and safely prepare, administer, and document the oral and/or topical medications that are commonly used in this facility and that may be ordered for resident use by the attending physician or the Medical Director.
• Verify that any medications brought into the facility by a newly admitted resident are examined and identified by the attending physician or the facility pharmacy or pharmacist
• Follow facility policies and procedures regarding the destroying of medications; assist in carrying out these rules under the direction of the facility pharmacist or Director of Nursing Services, including the documentation requirements.
• Follow the labeling policies and practices of the facility.
• Ensure that all medications administered are properly labeled.
• Follow facility procedures in regard to charting medications.