Medication Aide, Certified - Nursing Home (PRN Nights)

Job description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: - Performs resident care responsibilities in a manner conducive to their safety and comfort consistent with MGM Healthcare Clinical Policies and Procedures as well as state/federal guidelines and regulations. - 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. - 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 and/or treatments appropriately, utilizing the computer system to enter and reference resident information as needed. - Responds to call signals, bells, or intercom system to identify resident needs. - 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 react...