Area of Interest : Nursing - Other
Position Type : Full Time - Permanent
Relocation Approved :
Recruiter : Center Based, Recruiter
Job Description : POSITION SUMMARY: To provide the administration of medicines based on current state regulations.
RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES:
1.Receives report at the beginning of shift with nurses. Reports any observations concerning customer condition, emergency situations or difficulties with medications to the supervising nurse throughout shift should they occur;
2.Administers routine oral, topical and suppository medications as prescribed by the physician. Document same on MAR;
3.Administers prn medications as prescribed by the physician, as directed by the licensed nurse. Documents same on MAR;
4.Maintains medication supply, assists with ordering of new medications, reorders existing medications and restocks medicine carts as needed;
5.Recognizes the significance and is able to perform accurate vital sign monitoring when indicated by drug therapy;
6.Maintains current knowledge base regarding any medication he/she administers. Investigates/looks up unknown medications before administration;
7.Checks all first doses against physician order sheet; does not administer medication based on verbal order of nurse;
8.Prepares, administers and charts oral, topical and suppository medication as prescribed by physician;
9.Processes physician's orders to ensure proper administration;
10.Orders medications, as indicated by doctor's orders;
11.Participates in the completion of treatments of customers as directed by a Licensed Nurse;
12.Notes and reports any unusual conditions, emergency situations, or difficulties with medication to the Licensed Nurse;
13.Cleans medication treatment carts and medicine room;
14.Stocks medicine room;
15.Performs Certified Nursing Assistant duties as needed;
16.Puts Customer Service First: Ensures that customers and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere which recognizes the individuals' needs and rights;
17.Performs other duties as requested.
ACM1
Qualifications : SPECIFIC EDUCATIONAL/VOCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
1.A Licensed Medicine Aide (L.M.A.) has the qualifications of a Licensed Nursing Assistant with one year of experience in nursing and has completed a state-approved medicine course with a passing grade.
PI60651859
Position Type : Full Time - Permanent
Relocation Approved :
Recruiter : Center Based, Recruiter
Job Description : POSITION SUMMARY: To provide the administration of medicines based on current state regulations.
RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES:
1.Receives report at the beginning of shift with nurses. Reports any observations concerning customer condition, emergency situations or difficulties with medications to the supervising nurse throughout shift should they occur;
2.Administers routine oral, topical and suppository medications as prescribed by the physician. Document same on MAR;
3.Administers prn medications as prescribed by the physician, as directed by the licensed nurse. Documents same on MAR;
4.Maintains medication supply, assists with ordering of new medications, reorders existing medications and restocks medicine carts as needed;
5.Recognizes the significance and is able to perform accurate vital sign monitoring when indicated by drug therapy;
6.Maintains current knowledge base regarding any medication he/she administers. Investigates/looks up unknown medications before administration;
7.Checks all first doses against physician order sheet; does not administer medication based on verbal order of nurse;
8.Prepares, administers and charts oral, topical and suppository medication as prescribed by physician;
9.Processes physician's orders to ensure proper administration;
10.Orders medications, as indicated by doctor's orders;
11.Participates in the completion of treatments of customers as directed by a Licensed Nurse;
12.Notes and reports any unusual conditions, emergency situations, or difficulties with medication to the Licensed Nurse;
13.Cleans medication treatment carts and medicine room;
14.Stocks medicine room;
15.Performs Certified Nursing Assistant duties as needed;
16.Puts Customer Service First: Ensures that customers and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere which recognizes the individuals' needs and rights;
17.Performs other duties as requested.
ACM1
Qualifications : SPECIFIC EDUCATIONAL/VOCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
1.A Licensed Medicine Aide (L.M.A.) has the qualifications of a Licensed Nursing Assistant with one year of experience in nursing and has completed a state-approved medicine course with a passing grade.
PI60651859
