Accurate medication administration and documentation
Vital signs measurement and reporting
The primary purpose of this position is to assist in the administering of 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 the administering of medications to residents as ordered by the attending physician under the direction of nursing supervisors.
Employees must accurately prepare, administer, and document oral and topical medications while verifying resident identity and observing ingestion as directed.
The role requires maintaining confidentiality of protected health information and promptly reporting any medication errors or adverse reactions to the Director of Nursing Services.
Matching Summary
The primary purpose of this position is to assist in the administering of medications to residents as ordered by the attending physician under the direction of nursing supervisors.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Licensed Medication Aide certification required
Accurate medication administration and documentation
Vital signs measurement and reporting
Adherence to state nursing standards
Resident identity verification before treatment
Nice-to-have
Friendly productive working relationships
Participation in quality assurance programs
Ability to interpret medical abbreviations
Cooperation with inter-departmental personnel
Continuing education participation
Key Requirements
Must possess a high school education or equivalent