Medication Technician

General Description

Performs resident care activities and related non-professional nursing services under the

direction of the Charge Nurse/Nurse Manager to ensure quality care of residents.

Essential Duties

1. Provides individualized attention and nursing care in accordance with resident

Care Plan which may include assistance with grooming, bathing, oral hygiene,

feeding, incontinent care, toileting, colostomy care, prosthetic appliances,

transferring, ambulation, range of motion, communicating, etc.

2. Responsible for observing and promptly reporting any changes in resident

conditions to Charge Nurse/Nurse Manager (example: level of activity, eating

habits, behaviors, and physical, mental and emotional status).

3. Performs tasks assigned by Charge Nurse/Nurse Manager including vital signs,

residents’ weights, applying non-prescription creams/ointments, collecting

specimens, etc.

4. Escorts residents to dining room, assists with feeding, and documents meal

consumption.

5. Passes supplements, snacks, and fluids to residents per protocol and schedule and

documents consumption.

6. Provides care that maintains each resident’s skin integrity in order to reduce the

risk of pressure ulcers, skin tears, and other damage by changing incontinent

residents per protocol, turning and repositioning immobile residents per protocol,

and applying moisturizers to fragile skin as needed.

7. Maintains clean, neat and organized work environment.

8. Protects the personal belongings of each resident including eyeglasses, dentures,

hearing aids, furnishings, jewelry, clothing and memorabilia. Promptly reports

missing items to Charge Nurse/Nurse Manager per protocol.

9. Answers resident call lights promptly and courteously.

10. Assists with orienting residents and their families to the nursing home upon

admission.

11. Escorts residents to appointments, including beauty shop, activities and church

services and participates in activities and functions as directed.

12. Completes certified nursing assistant electronic records documenting care

provided and other information in accordance with Facility policy and procedures.

13. Participates in the training and orientation of new staff by demonstrating a

positive, helpful, and enthusiastic attitude.

14. Administers and accurately records the administration of medications for

residents as prescribed by the physician in accordance with established policies

and procedures.

15. Observes, records and reports to Charge Nurse/Nurse Manager symptoms and

conditions of residents that could be related to medication interactions, adverse

drug reactions or medication side effects.

16. Determines and records effectiveness of medications in a timely and accurate

manner as required by state and federal regulations.

17. Provides and promotes resident’s rights during the administration of medications.

18. Stores medications in a safe and accurate manner in accordance with established

Facility policies and procedures of and applicable state/federal regulations.

19. Monitors medications to ensure adequate accountability measures are taken when

medications are ordered, received into the Facility, administered and at change of

shift as required by policies and procedures of Facility and applicable state/federal

regulations.

Standard Requirements

1. Supports the Mission, Values and Vision of the Facility.

2. Is knowledgeable of resident rights and supports an atmosphere which allows for

the privacy, dignity and well-being of all residents in a safe, secure environment.

3. Supports, cooperates with, and implements specific procedures and programs for:

OSHA and safety, including universal precautions and safe work practices,

established fire/safety/disaster plans, risk management, and security, report and/or

correct unsafe working conditions, equipment repair and maintenance needs.

4. Adheres to:

a. Confidentiality of all data, including resident, employee and operations

data.

b. HIPAA regulations

c. Quality Assurance requirements and compliance with regulatory

requirements.

d. Compliance with current law and policy to provide a work environment

free from sexual harassment and illegal and discriminatory behavior.

e. Code of Conduct and Compliance Programs when performing job

functions

5. Supports and participates in common teamwork:

a. Cooperates and works together with all co-workers; plans and completes

job duties with minimal supervisory direction, including appropriate

judgment.

b. Uses tactful, appropriate communications in sensitive and emotional

situations.

c. Follows up as appropriate with supervisor, co-workers or residents

regarding reported complaints, problems and concerns.

d. Promotes positive public relations with residents, family members and

guests.

e. Completes requirements for in-service training, acceptable attendance,

uniform and dress codes including personal hygiene, and other work

duties as assigned.

f. Participates as assigned in the orientation of new staff and demonstrates a

positive, helpful, and enthusiastic attitude.

6. Immediately reports incidents of alleged resident abuse or neglect or alleged

violations of residents’ rights to Director of Nursing or Executive Director.

7. Knowledgeable of age specific developmental factors specific to adult and

geriatric residents (i.e. physical, cognitive and socialization factors) in planning

delivery of care.

8. Maintains current practice standards or changes by participating in educational

opportunities provided by the Facility and outside resources.

Other Duties

Perform tasks which are supportive in nature to the essential functions of the job, but

which may be altered or redesigned depending upon individual circumstances. Performs

other work duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education/Training: A high school diploma or equivalent preferred. Must have

successfully completed State approved course work and examinations to obtain

certifications as both Certified Nurse Assistant and Certified Medication Technician.

A.D.A ((Americans with Disabilities Act)(as amended)) REQUIREMENTS: Must be

able to bend, stoop, push, pull, and walk and stand for most of the working day. Requires

manual dexterity sufficient to provide hands-on care to residents as well as to operate

standard office machines such as fax, telephone, etc. Requires normal range of hearing

and vision. Must be free from communicable diseases that pose a "direct threat" to the

health or safety of others and which cannot be eliminated by a reasonable

accommodation. Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds, and transfer and transport

residents. Must be able to carry and transport supplies. Must be able to pass a post-offer,

pre-employment physical health examination as a condition of employment.

Birmingham East NRC LLC is an EEO Employer - M/F/Disability/Protected Veteran Status

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