Job 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.
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