Certified Med Aid

Job DetailsLevel

• EntryJob
• Location:
• Great
• Plains
• Care
• Center -
• Kingfisher,
• OK 73750Position
• Type:
• Full-Time/Part-TimeTravel
• Percentage:
• NegligibleJob
• Shift:
• AnyJob
• Category: Health CareDon’t see a specific job that matches your qualifications? Please fill out the general application as we are always looking to hire new talent to join the LTC Accounting Group team! Qualifications State approved medication administration certification (whererequired). Complete familiarity with duties of a certified nursingassistant. Highly developed observation skills aredesirable. Functional literacy in English isrequired. Tolerance, patience, empathy and concern aredesirable. Vision must be adequate to read medication labels,etc. Essential Functions 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 knowledi:1e of five rii:1hts of medication administration. May take and record vital signs of residents as assigned or as may be required by certain medications. Records the administration of medications and/or treatments appropriately. Observes for and reports any reactions and/or side effects of medications to a licensed nurse on the appropriate shift. Administers PRN medications in accordance with state and federal regulations and consistent with facility policy. Must be able to push/pull medication cart for extended periods. Must be able to perform moderate to heavy lifting. Must be able to walk or stand for extended periods of time. Documents reason for and response to PRN medications in a timely manner. May dispense narcotics and must account for them under the supervision of the licensed (or charge) nurse per facility policy. Properly secures medication carts/medication rooms per state/federal regulations and facility policy. Attends facility education in-services. Other Functions May make observation rounds under the supervision of the licensed nurse (or charge nurse) on the shift May supervise nursing assistants/orderlies as assigned by the charge nurse Follows facility safety policies and guidelines in effect (facility, state, federal) Performs other duties as assigned.