Nursing Assistant

Support Solutions, LLC; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated individual to support the Nursing team. This role involves ensuring accurate medication management, collaborating on training initiatives, and maintaining essential documentation. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication and organizational skills, along with relevant medical experience. Join a team committed to quality care and safety, where your contributions will make a significant impact on the lives of those served. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to grow in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years or older with effective reading and writing skills.
• Current First Aid, CPR, and medication administration certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Review medication consents and flag discrepancies.
• Collaborate with program managers on training recommendations.
• Input and track medication variances for reporting.

Skills

Effective verbal communication

Effective written communication

Strong organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality maintenance

Education

Experience in the medical field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Support Solutions Nashville - Nashville, TN

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: Undisclosed

Description

GENERAL FUNCTION: The position involves providing overall support to the Nursing team.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

1. Review psychotropic medication consents against MARs weekly to ensure they match. Flag discrepancies, create new consent forms for the Home Manager to sign, and update the supported person’s name on the HRC list.
2. Create information packets for Med Consent Review meetings.
3. Collaborate with program managers on any recommended trainings from COS meetings.
4. Receive medications from the pharmacy, check them in, and ensure their security in the designated location. Contact Home Managers for medication pickup.
5. Input and track medication variances, and submit reports to the Director of Quality by the 10th of the following month.
6. Maintain Stericycle preparation and coordinate pickups.
7. Complete all filing tasks.
8. Perform other duties as assigned.
9. Upload consults to Therap.
10. Schedule follow-up appointments and distribute all relevant information.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

1. Exhibit behaviors and practices aligned with the vision and values of SSTN.
2. Practice safe work habits to eliminate hazards and attend all scheduled safety training.
3. Work as part of the team to ensure adherence to SSTN Quality Management principles (Plan, Measure, Assess, Improve).
4. Operate SSTN and personal transportation safely and responsibly.
5. Perform other job-related duties as assigned by authorized staff.

This description does not list all duties; additional tasks may be assigned. Performance will be evaluated based on task execution. SSTN reserves the right to revise this description at any time. Employment is at-will, and either party may terminate at any time.

Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Must be 21 years or older, able to read and write effectively, with experience in the medical field. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal. Proficient typing skills. Practical knowledge of Excel and Microsoft Office. Current First Aid, CPR, and medication administration certifications.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality

LICENSES/CERTIFICATES:

• Valid CPR/First Aid certification
• Valid Medication Administration Certification
• Valid Tennessee Class-F license or equivalent (e.g., Mississippi, Arkansas). CDL if required.
• Valid automobile insurance, maintained throughout employment.