Medication Aide

Ciena-Healthcare; Wayland Township (MI); On-site; USD 19,286,000 - 28,930,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401K with matching funds

Life Insurance

Employee discounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Reimbursement

Job summary

Ciena Healthcare in Michigan seeks a Medication Aide to administer routine medications under the supervision of a registered nurse. Adhere to state regulations, facility policies, and physician orders while delivering resident-centered care and accurate documentation.

The position offers competitive pay and a benefits package including health, dental, vision, 401K with matching, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, and loan support for eligible employees.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• High school diploma or GED required
• Completion of a Michigan Board of Nursing approved Medication Aide training program

Responsibilities

• Prepare and administer medications and treatments in accordance with state and federal regulations.
• Review medication records for completeness and accuracy and adherence to stop order policies.
• Follow the rights of medication administration and infection prevention standards.
• Verify physician orders and resolve discrepancies with the RN Supervisor.
• Measure, prepare, and administer medications accurately and safely.
• Observe residents for adverse reactions or errors and report concerns to the RN Supervisor.
• Ensure proper storage, handling and disposal of medications per regulatory requirements.
• Notify the RN Supervisor of incidents or changes in condition.
• Review residents’ charts for treatments and orders as needed.
• Take and record vital signs as necessary.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Completion of a Michigan Board of Nursing approved Medication Aide training program

Job description

The Medication Aide is responsible for the safe and accurate administration of routine medications to residents under the supervision and delegation of a registered professional licensed nurse, in accordance with Michigan state regulations, facility policies, and physician orders. This role supports resident-centered care by ensuring timely medication delivery, monitoring for adverse reactions, and maintaining accurate documentation while adhering strictly to the defined scope of practice.

Join us with an attractive benefits offering:

• Competitive pay
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401K with matching funds
• Life Insurance
• Employee discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Reimbursement

Responsibilities:

The essential functions of this position include the following.This list is not intended to be exclusive or exhaustive. There may beadditionalessential functions based on the unique nat nature of the position or environment.

• Prepare and administer medications and treatments except controlled medications, oxygen, injections, intravenously, parenteral or through any jejunostomy, gastrostomy, nasogastric or oral gastric tube, noinitialdose or PRN medication as ordered by the physician andin accordance withstate and federal regulations.
• In Michigan, a certified medication aide shall administrator prescription and OTC medications as approved only at the delegation of the registered nurse this includes oral, inhaled, topical, medications such as nasal spray or as drops or ointments to residents’ eye, ear or nose, rectal and vaginal medications.
• Review medication records for completeness of information, accuracy in the transcription of the physician's order, and adherence to stop order policies.
• Follow the rights of medication administration and infection prevention standards
• Verify physician orders prior to medication administration and clarify discrepancies with the RN Supervisor.
• Measure, prepare, and administer medications accurately and safely.
• Observe residents for side effects, adverse reactions, or medication errors, and report concernsimmediatelyto the RN Supervisor.
• Ensure medications are stored, handled, and disposed of in compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Notify the RN Supervisor when the resident is involved in anaccident/incidentor change in condition.
• Review the residents’ chart for specific treatments, medication orders, diets, etc., as necessary.
• Take and record vital signs as necessary.

Education and/or Experience:

• Must be, at least 18 years of age, or older
• High school diploma or GEDrequired
• Completion of aMichiganBoard of Nursing approved Medication Aide training program

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• CurrentMichiganCertified/State Tested Nurse Assistant certification
• Mustpossessa state certified medication aide certification in the stateofMichigan.
• Current CPR certification or CPR certification within90 daysof employment.

Ciena Healthcare

We are a national organization of skilled nursing, subacute, rehabilitative, and assisted living providers dedicated to achieving the highest standards of care in Michigan and Ohio.

We serve our residents with compassion, concern, and excellence, believing that every one of them is a unique person who deserves our best each day that we care for them. Join us, if you have a passion for improving the lives of those around you and working with others who feel the same way.