Resident-Focused Medication Aide

White-Oak-Management,-Inc.; Burlington (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

White-Oak-Management, Inc. seeks a nursing support role to assist licensed nurses in accurate medication administration within a skilled nursing facility. The role involves clocking in, maintaining confidentiality, and following six rights of medication administration.

Employee will assist with patient care, documentation in MAR/EMR, and communication with supervisors. This position requires adherence to HIPAA and facility policies, with duties varying by unit needs and probation completion.

Qualifications

• Maintains confidentiality of resident/facility information per HIPAA guidelines.
• Understands and follows the six rights of medication administration.
• Able to report and document medication administration accurately and promptly.

Responsibilities

• Assist licensed nurse in medication administration across routes (oral, topical, etc.).
• Clock in/out and report to nursing units in proper attire with name tag.
• Answer calls and coordinate with other departments as needed.
• Assist with resident admissions, transfers, and documentation such as MAR/EMR entries.
• Provide nourishments/assist with meals and maintain infection control practices.
• Speak with supervisor about any unusual resident situations before administering medications.
• Document all medications accurately and report discrepancies immediately.

Job description

White-Oak-Management, Inc. seeks a nursing support role to assist licensed nurses in accurate medication administration within a skilled nursing facility. The role involves clocking in, maintaining confidentiality, and following six rights of medication administration.

Employee will assist with patient care, documentation in MAR/EMR, and communication with supervisors. This position requires adherence to HIPAA and facility policies, with duties varying by unit needs and probation completion.