Licensed Medication Nursing Aide, Full Time 3rd Shift

Covenant Living•Keene, NH

13d

About The Position

This position delivers resident care according to established policies and procedures. Duties include providing direct physical care, administering medications and treatments as ordered by physicians, documenting resident needs and conditions, and, when designated, directing other non-licensed personnel on the nursing unit. The aide may serve as the responsible or charge person on a unit during a shift, remains accountable to the LPN for monitoring, and is supervised by an RN. The role involves regular communication with the charge nurse about observations, concerns, needs, conditions, and resident or employee activities. The aide observes residents’ medical, mental, and emotional conditions and reports changes to appropriate staff, notifying the supervisor and family members when procedures require. The aide also assists with resident admission and orientation, explains nursing care to residents and families, and provides appropriate support related to medical care. The position maintains clinical charts, medication records, and other medical and department records; safeguards unit medications; prepares, administers, and records medications according to physician orders; maintains medication inventory and reorders as needed; counts and records controlled substances; and alerts the supervisor when a medication is about to be stopped or a prescription is expiring.

Requirements

High school diploma.
Licensed Medication Nursing Aide credential in the appropriate state.
Completion of a state-approved Medication Administration for Unlicensed Personnel program, including skills testing by a licensed nurse at the facility, and presentation of a completion certificate.
One year of experience as a Licensed Nursing Assistant.
At least six months of full-time experience as a nursing assistant in a long-term geriatric setting.
Proven leadership skills.
Good observation skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of patient information.
Strong organization skills and the ability to understand and show compassion to senior adults.
Ability to communicate effectively in written and spoken English with residents, families, and staff.
Ability to lift 25 pounds, lift 50 pounds with assistance, and support weights of 100 pounds.
Manual dexterity and keen vision for use of equipment.

Responsibilities

Deliver resident care according to established policies and procedures.
Provide direct physical care and administer treatments according to physician orders.
Prepare, administer, and record medications according to physician orders.
Document resident needs and conditions and maintain clinical charts, medication records, and other medical and department records.
Observe residents’ medical, mental, and emotional conditions and communicate changes to appropriate staff.
Communicate regularly with the charge nurse about observations, concerns, needs, conditions, and resident or employee activities.
Notify the supervisor and family members about resident matters when prescribed procedures indicate.
Assist with the admission and orientation of new residents.
Explain nursing care to residents and families and provide support related to medical care as appropriate.
Maintain the security and inventory of medications on the unit, reordering as needed.
Count and record controlled substances.
Notify the supervisor when a resident’s medication is about to be stopped or a prescription is expiring.
When designated, direct other non-licensed personnel on the nursing unit.