Medication Aide Pm Shift

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Administering medications
Following facility policies
Reporting medication errors
The primary purpose of this job is to assist in administering medications to residents as ordered by the attending physician, under the direction of nursing supervisors and the Director of Nursing Services

Job Summary

  • The primary purpose of this job is to assist in administering medications to residents as ordered by the attending physician, under the direction of nursing supervisors and the Director of Nursing Services.
  • Essential duties include following facility policies, reporting and preventing medication errors, maintaining accurate records, and cooperating with facility surveys and quality assurance programs.
  • The role requires a licensed Medication Aide with a high school education or equivalent, and the ability to read, write, and interpret technical procedures and governmental regulations.

Matching Summary

The primary purpose of this job is to assist in administering medications to residents as ordered by the attending physician, under the direction of nursing supervisors and the Director of Nursing Services.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Administering medications
  • Following facility policies
  • Reporting medication errors
  • Documenting medication administration
  • Verifying resident identity
  • Observing medication ingestion

Nice-to-have

  • Friendly working relationship
  • Cooperating with inter-departmental personnel
  • Maintaining confidentiality
  • Participating in quality assurance

Key Requirements

  • Licensed Medication Aide
  • State approved training program completion
  • High school education or equivalent

Work Rights

Not specified

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