Job description

The Certified Medicine Aide reports to and receives supervision from the Charge Nurse and is responsible for administering medications to residents as ordered by the attending physician and under the direction of the attending physician, charge nurse, and the Director of Nursing. The administration of medication shall be in compliance with current applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and established policies and procedures.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Administer medications to residents as ordered by the attending physician.

· Accurately and safely prepare, administer, and document the oral and topical medications that are commonly used in the facility and that may be ordered by the attending physician.

· Verify that all medications brought into the facility by a newly admitted resident are examined and identified by the attending physician.

· Administer only medications that are properly labeled in accordance with the facility’s labeling policies and procedures.

· Chart all medications in a timely manner. Charting should comply with established policies and procedures.

· Ensure medications are destroyed in accordance with established policies and procedures including appropriate documentation.

· Hold medications for residents who are transferred from the facility in accordance with established policies and procedures including appropriate documentation.

· Review drug receipts and document drug receipt errors, notify the delivery source and the Director of Nursing of all drug receipt errors. Ensure that medication is returned and reordered as appropriate.

· Observe and verity that medication is ingested or applied as directed. Document any instance where prescribed medication is not administered including reason for refusal.

· Promptly notify the Charge Nurse of any errors or reactions to medications by residents.

· Ensure that no medication is administered without a written, signed, dated order from an attending licensed physician.

· Verify the identity of the resident before administering all medications.

· Store all medications in accordance with established policies and procedures.

· Maintain the medication cart / medication storage room in a clean and sanitary manner consistent with infection control standards.

· Maintain current knowledge of the meaning and usage of common medical abbreviations, symbols, and terms relative to the administration of medications as used by the facility, pharmacists, and physicians.

· Maintain the comfort, privacy, and dignity of each resident in the delivery of services.

· Interact with residents in a manner that displays warmth and promotes a caring environment.

· Comprehensive understanding and adherence to all aspects of residents’ rights, including the right to be free of restraints and free of abuse.

· Promptly report to the charge nurse or administrative staff all incidents or evidence of resident abuse or violation of residents’ rights.

· Observe residents for changes in condition or behavior and promptly report these changes to the Charge Nurse.

· Receive the nursing report upon reporting for duty each shift. Give the nursing report to relief personnel before departing at the end of each shift.

· Observe and report the presence of pressure areas and skin breakdown to the Charge Nurse.

· Promptly report injuries of an unknown source, including skin tears to the Charge Nurse.

· Communicate and interact effectively, courteously, and tactfully with residents, visitors, family members, peers, and supervisors.

· Perform all job responsibilities in accordance with prescribed safety and infection control procedures including thorough handwashing, use of disposable gloves where indicated, and proper disposal of soiled materials.

· Thoroughly wash hands before and after performing any service for the resident.

· Respond to inquiries or requests from residents and family members in a prompt and courteous manner.

· Promote positive public relations with residents, family members and guests.

· Maintain the confidentiality of all resident care information.

Perform duties in a safe manner in accordance with established policies and procedures.

· Perform all duties in compliance with established safety and infection control policies and procedures.

· Actively participate in fire, safety and disaster preparedness drills.

· Maintain safe working conditions and practices and follow established safety regulations in the use of equipment and supplies.

Assist in development, modification and implementation of individualized care plans.

· Review care plans daily to determine if changes to the resident’s medications have been made on the care plan.

· Inform the Charge Nurse of any reactions to medication(s) so that appropriate changes (if necessary) can be made to the care plan.

· Administer medications in accordance with the individualized care plan.

· Honor the resident’s refusal of treatment request. Document and promptly report such requests to the Charge Nurse.

Timely and accurately record medication notes in an informative and description manner.

· Record all entries on notes, charts, etc. in an informative and descriptive manner.

· Use only authorized abbreviations established by the facility when recording information.

· Properly document any instance where prescribed medication is not administered, including reason for refusal.

· Document all reactions to medications and promptly inform the Charge Nurse.

· Monitor and document all aspects of self-administration.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Night shift
• Rotating weekends

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay
• Differential pay
• Overtime pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Martinsville, VA 24112: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Required)
• First Aid Certification (Required)
• RMA (Required)

Shift availability:

• Night Shift (Preferred)
• Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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