Medication Aide-Certified

Signature HealthCARE, LLC•Chapel Hill, NC

About The Position

The Certified Medication Aide administers medications to residents as ordered by the attending physician, under the direction of the Charge Nurse and Director of Nursing. Medication administration must follow established nursing standards, facility policies and procedures, and applicable state requirements. The role also assists with activities of daily living and provides CNA-level care as needed and directed, participates in quality assurance and process improvement activities, and performs other duties assigned by the Charge Nurse or Director of Nursing.

Requirements

Current Medication Aide Certification and Nursing Assistant Certification in the state of practice.
Strong attention to detail and accurate medication preparation and documentation skills.
Knowledge of facility policies and applicable state regulations governing medication administration.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively within a nursing team and under the direction of licensed nursing staff.
Customer-service orientation and ability to work well under pressure.
Approachable, flexible, and adaptable to change.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with electronic health records (EHR) systems.

Responsibilities

Prepare, administer, and document oral and/or topical medications safely and accurately as ordered by the attending physician and in accordance with state and federal guidelines.
Follow the five rights of medication administration: right resident, right medication, right dose, right route, and right time.
Observe and document medication administration, including refusals, omissions, or errors, and promptly notify the Charge Nurse.
Monitor medication supply levels and coordinate with the Charge Nurse to maintain adequate stock.
Follow controlled-substance, narcotic recordkeeping, and medication destruction requirements under state and federal guidelines.
Assist with activities of daily living and provide CNA-level care as needed and directed.
Participate in quality assurance and process improvement activities as requested.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Charge Nurse or Director of Nursing.