Medication Nursing Assistant/Aide, Med Tech (MNA)

RiverMead; Peterborough (NH); On-site; USD 37,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

RiverMead seeks compassionate and qualified Medication Nursing Assistants to deliver quality care in a supportive environment. Responsibilities include assisting residents with medication administration and personal care, ensuring safety and compliance with regulations. Minimum qualifications include a High School diploma, relevant certifications, and experience in long-term care. Join us for a fulfilling career with competitive wages and excellent benefits.

Benefits

Competitive wages

Retirement savings plan with 6% match

Generous paid time off program

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent, with relevant certifications.
• Two years minimum experience in long-term care preferred.
• Good communication skills and ability to follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications under licensed practitioner's direction.
• Provide personal care services to residents.
• Participate in developing resident care plans.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Self-directed

Team Player

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Certified Nursing Assistant qualification

Medication Nursing Assistant certification

CPR certification

Job description

We seek compassionate and qualified Medication Nursing Assistants to join our team. As a Medication Nursing Assistant, you will work closely with nursing staff to provide quality care and assist RiverMead residents in administering medications. Your responsibilities will include accurately preparing and administering medications, documenting patient information, and ensuring patient safety. This position requires strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to providing exceptional patient care.

RiverMead is a not-for-profit, full-service Lifecare Community in Peterborough, New Hampshire. As a full-service community, we offer various services and amenities to the residents we serve. We offer our staff competitive wages and excellent benefits, including a retirement savings plan with a 6% match, a generous paid time off program with a rollover of up to 360 hours, and the chance to work in a caring and supportive work environment.

MNA shift differentials:

2nd shift = $2.00 per hour

3rd shift = $2.50 per hour

Weekends = $1.50 per hour (Friday 5PM-Sunday midnight)

Responsibilities:

• Provides personal care services.
• Assists in administering medications to stable patients, as ordered by the licensed practitioner, under the direction of the licensed practitioner/licensed nurse in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations, as well as all established nursing policies and procedures.
• Administers PRN medications after resident is evaluated by licensed nurse and nurse has approved administration of the PRN medication.
• Follows RiverMead procedures, allowing residents to self-administer medications. Assists licensed nurses in monitoring and documenting all aspects of such self-administration. Promptly notify licensed nurses of any failure of a resident to take any self-administered medication properly.
• Performs administrative requirements, such as completing forms, reports, charts, etc., and submits these promptly.
• Participates in developing and implementing resident care plans in collaboration with the nurses, other departments, the residents, and the resident’s families. Consult with RN/LPN on nursing problems and interpretation of problems to meet resident needs.
• Recognizes emergencies and implements appropriate emergency procedures when indicated.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Two years minimum experience. Long-term care is preferred.
• Successfully Completed nursing assistant and medication nursing assistant courses that meet federal/state requirements.
• Licensed by the State of New Hampshire as a Nursing Assistant and Medication Nursing Assistant.
• CPR certification required.
• Able to follow oral and written instructions and compose short correspondence and notes.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to complete basic math computations.
• Must be self-directed and dependable.
• Must be a team player with a can-do attitude!

Why Choose RiverMead? Check out our Careers website and see why!

Work Settings

Continuing Care Retirement Community, Assisted Living, Memory Care, Specialty Care