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Medication Aide | FT/PT
Location:
Fort Thomas, KY
Description:
We need Medication Aides to join our team at Highlandspring Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation in Ft. Thomas, KY .You’ll assist with administering of medications and treatments 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. $20 to $24 Per Hour MA-C Medication Aide Certification Required Must have an MA-C certification to function as a certified medication aide in a nursing home. You’ll Be Responsible For: Following the policies & procedures of the facility governing the administering of medications to residents Reporting any medication error, clinical issue or resident need that you are unable to address to the charge nurse and/or nurse manager Assisting in developing and implementing procedures to discover when, where, and why medication errors take place, & how they can be prevented Performing administrative requirements, such as completing & submitting necessary forms, documentation, etc. Maintaining a friendly, productive, working relationship with other members of the department of nursing, attending physicians, the Medical Director, & pharmacists Attending & participating in care plan meetings as necessary. Participating in the development and implementation of comprehensive resident assessments as necessary Clinical / Drug Administration: Accurately and safely preparing, administering, & documenting the oral, nasal, otic, ophthalmic, inhalation, and/or topical medications that are commonly used in this facility & that may be ordered for resident use by the attending physician or the Medical Director Accurately measuring, recording, & reporting the vital signs of residents Verifying the identity of patients receiving medication Following facility procedures regarding documentation & storage of medications Following facility policies & procedures regarding the destruction of medications; Assisting in carrying out these rules (including documentation requirements) under the direction of the facility pharmacist or Director of Nursing Services Clarifying any order or treatment regimen as needed Ordering medications; returning all discharge medications for credit in compliance with federal & state regulations Maintaining clean, orderly medication room & cart Completing any other required forms & documents in accordance with company policy state and/or federal regulations You’ll Need to Have: An active certification in the state to practice as a medication aide An active certification as a State Tested Nursing Assistant in Kentucky Documentation of such certification upon application for the position The ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, & the general public The ability to clearly relate information concerning a resident’s condition We’re Proud To Offer You: Paid Time Off Paid Training Health Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance Disability Insurance 401K with Employer Match Flexible Schedule Education Scholarships Continuing Education Credits Employee Discounts Exceptional Care & Quality Service are the hallmarks of Highlandspring's in-house team of talented and experienced licensed therapists, nurses and caregivers . Highlandspring is an EOE/M/F/D/V and Smoke-Free Workplace.Powered by JazzHR
Company:
Carespring
Posted:
March 7 on The Resumator
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