MED AIDE

Cantex Continuing Care Network•Carrollton, TX

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Medication Aide administers oral and topical medications to patients and residents as ordered by a physician, under the supervision of a licensed nurse, and in accordance with applicable state and federal regulations and facility policies. The role also includes routine daily tasks that support patients’ and residents’ health, comfort, and well-being. The aide observes and reports medication reactions or side effects, documents medication administration and PRN medication responses, may take and record vital signs, and may dispense and account for narcotics under licensed-nurse supervision. The aide also helps maintain secure, clean, and organized medication areas, participates in facility education and requested quality assurance meetings, and may perform observation rounds or supervise nursing assistants as assigned. The position is full-time and listed as a double-weekend role at The Madison on Marsh in Carrollton, Texas.

Requirements

State certification as a Nursing Assistant is mandatory.
State-approved medication administration certification, where required.
Ability to read, write, and speak English.

Responsibilities

Administer medications as ordered by a physician, under the supervision of a licensed nurse and in accordance with regulations and facility policy.
Demonstrate knowledge of the five rights of medication administration.
Take and record patients’ or residents’ vital signs when assigned or required by certain medications.
Record the administration of medications and treatments appropriately.
Observe for and report medication reactions and side effects to a licensed nurse or the appropriate shift.
Administer PRN medications in accordance with regulations and facility policy, and timely document the reason for and response to them.
Dispense narcotics and account for them under the supervision of the licensed or charge nurse, as required by facility policy.
Secure medication carts and medication rooms in accordance with regulations and facility policy.
Attend facility education in-services.
Make observation rounds under licensed-nurse supervision when assigned.
Supervise nursing assistants or orderlies when assigned by the charge nurse.
Keep medication rooms, carts, and refrigerators clean and organized.
Remove expired medications for destruction in accordance with facility policy and procedures.
Attend Quality Assurance meetings when requested.
Function as a team leader and role model.
Follow Cantex Clinical Policies and Procedures for Abuse Prevention and fulfill the employee’s responsibility to enforce them.
Help assure patient and resident safety.
Perform other duties as assigned.