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Medication Aide/Med Tech
Gallatin Center for Rehabilitation and Healing • Gallatin, TN 37066 • Posted 11 days ago
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The Medication Aide-Certified (MA-C) at Gallatin Center for Rehabilitation and Healing is responsible for administering routine daily medication, both prescription and non-prescription, to residents under the supervision of a licensed nurse. This role involves performing tasks in accordance with state and federal rules and regulations, maintaining the health, comfort, and well-being of residents, and adhering to facility clinical policies and procedures.
Responsibilities
- Performs resident care responsibilities in a manner conducive to their safety and comfort consistent with facility Clinical Policies and Procedures as well as state/federal guidelines and regulations.
- Respects residents' rights
- Administers medications as ordered by a physician under the supervision of a licensed nurse, in accordance with any state and federal regulations and consistent with facility policy.
- Demonstrates knowledge of "five rights" of medication administration. Administers and records all medication given to residents' based upon their specific chart.
- Observes that medication is ingested, does not leave medication at the bedside
- Notifies appropriate licensed staff when a resident complains of pain.
- May take and record vital signs of residents as assigned or as may be required by certain medications.
- Records the administration of medications appropriately, utilizing the computer system to enter and reference resident information as needed.
- Answers resident call lights, anticipates resident's needs and makes rounds to assigned resident under the supervision of a licensed nurse or charge nurse on the shift.
- Observes for and reports any reactions and/or side effects of medications to a licensed nurse on the appropriate shift.
- Performs all aspects of resident care in an environment that optimizes resident safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
- Administers PRN medications in accordance with state and federal regulations and consistent with facility policy.
- Reports and when appropriate, records any changes observed in condition or behavior of residents and unusual incidents.
Qualifications
Required
- Certified Medication Aide (MA-C) Certification
- Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing
- Basic computer knowledge
Preferred
- Additional languages
Full Job Description
Medication Aide-Certified
Job responsibilities
The role of the Medication Aide-Certified, (MA-C) under the direction of the Licensed Nurse, is providing routine daily medication, either prescription or non-prescription, to residents whose condition and drug regimen are stable. This individual must perform these tasks as ordered by a physician, under the supervision of a licensed nurse, and in accordance with state and federal rules and regulations. Also, may perform routine daily tasks required in maintaining the health, comfort and well-being of the residents.
Essential Functions
+ Performs resident care responsibilities in a manner conducive to their safety and comfort consistent with (insert facility name) Clinical Policies and Procedures as well as state/federal guidelines and regulations.
+ Respects residents rights
+ Administers medications as ordered by a physician under the supervision of a licensed nurse, in accordance with any state and federal regulations and consistent with facility policy.
+ Must demonstrate knowledge of "five rights" of medication administration. Administers and records all medication given to residents' based upon their specific chart.
+ Observes that medication is ingested, does not leave medication at the bedside
+ Notifies appropriate licensed staff when a resident complains of pain.
+ May take and record vital signs of residents as assigned or as may be required by certain medications.
+ Records the administration of medications appropriately, utilizing the computer system to enter and reference resident information as needed.
+ Answers resident call lights, anticipates resident's needs and makes rounds to assigned resident under the supervision of a licensed nurse or charge nurse on the shift.
+ Observes for and reports any reactions and/or side effects of medications to a licensed nurse on the appropriate shift.
+ Performs all aspects of resident care in an environment that optimizes resident safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
+ Administers PRN medications in accordance with state and federal regulations and consistent with facility policy.
+ Reports and when appropriate, records any changes observed in condition or behavior of residents and unusual incidents.
Job Requirements
+ Certified Medication Aide (MA-C) Requirements:
+ MA-C Certification
+ Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
+ Additional languages preferred.
+ Basic computer knowledge.
an Equal Opportunity Employer
Job responsibilities
The role of the Medication Aide-Certified, (MA-C) under the direction of the Licensed Nurse, is providing routine daily medication, either prescription or non-prescription, to residents whose condition and drug regimen are stable. This individual must perform these tasks as ordered by a physician, under the supervision of a licensed nurse, and in accordance with state and federal rules and regulations. Also, may perform routine daily tasks required in maintaining the health, comfort and well-being of the residents.
Essential Functions
+ Performs resident care responsibilities in a manner conducive to their safety and comfort consistent with (insert facility name) Clinical Policies and Procedures as well as state/federal guidelines and regulations.
+ Respects residents rights
+ Administers medications as ordered by a physician under the supervision of a licensed nurse, in accordance with any state and federal regulations and consistent with facility policy.
+ Must demonstrate knowledge of "five rights" of medication administration. Administers and records all medication given to residents' based upon their specific chart.
+ Observes that medication is ingested, does not leave medication at the bedside
+ Notifies appropriate licensed staff when a resident complains of pain.
+ May take and record vital signs of residents as assigned or as may be required by certain medications.
+ Records the administration of medications appropriately, utilizing the computer system to enter and reference resident information as needed.
+ Answers resident call lights, anticipates resident's needs and makes rounds to assigned resident under the supervision of a licensed nurse or charge nurse on the shift.
+ Observes for and reports any reactions and/or side effects of medications to a licensed nurse on the appropriate shift.
+ Performs all aspects of resident care in an environment that optimizes resident safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
+ Administers PRN medications in accordance with state and federal regulations and consistent with facility policy.
+ Reports and when appropriate, records any changes observed in condition or behavior of residents and unusual incidents.
Job Requirements
+ Certified Medication Aide (MA-C) Requirements:
+ MA-C Certification
+ Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
+ Additional languages preferred.
+ Basic computer knowledge.
an Equal Opportunity Employer
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