The primary purpose of this position is to assist in administering medications to residents as ordered by the attending physician under the direction of nursing supervisors
Job Summary
The primary purpose of this position is to assist in administering medications to residents as ordered by the attending physician under the direction of nursing supervisors.
Employees must accurately prepare, administer, and document oral and/or topical medications while verifying resident identity and observing ingestion.
Staff are required to maintain strict confidentiality of resident care information and promptly report any suspected violations of protected health information.
Matching Summary
The primary purpose of this position is to assist in administering medications to residents as ordered by the attending physician under the direction of nursing supervisors.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Administer oral and topical medications safely
Verify resident identity before treatment
Document medication errors and refusals
Measure and report vital signs accurately
Maintain confidentiality of protected health information
Nice-to-have
Friendly productive working relationships
Participate in quality assurance programs
Cooperate with inter-departmental personnel
Assist in developing medication error prevention procedures