Medication Aide- Night Shift (11pm-7:30am)

Virginia Information Technologies Agency•Nottoway, VA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides quality nursing care to SVP adult residents within the scope of certification. This role involves administering medication, supporting nurses to ensure safety and quality care for residents, and providing direct care and general supervision. The Medication Aide will identify and respond to residents' immediate personal needs, interact with residents throughout all shifts to ensure continuity of care and safety, and assist professional staff in providing therapeutic activities within a psychosocial treatment environment. The position requires adherence to and support of residents' recovery by following their individualized treatment plans.

Requirements

Knowledge of basic medical terminology, record keeping and general principles and practices of nursing
Knowledge of medical devices to obtain complete vital signs
Ability to exercise tact, diplomacy and maintain professional boundaries while interacting with residents
Ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks efficiently and effectively
Strong organization and problem-solving skills
Excellent listening and verbal communication skills
Ability to work shifts; working overtime hours or shifts as required to provide care
Ability to work with people (teamwork)
Ability to work in a stressful environment
Ability to understand and follow written policies and procedures
May be exposed to aggressive residents
Walking and/or standing for up to 8 hours or more; bending and lifting
Has a full understanding of infection control as it relates to the facility and the career chosen

Nice To Haves

Current and unrestricted Registered Medication Aide Certificate with the Virginia Board of Nursing
Current and unrestricted Certified Nursing Assistant Certificate with the Virginia Board of Nursing
Experience in a health care facility, acute care or long-term care

Responsibilities

Administer medication
Support and assist nurses to promote safety and delivery of quality care for residents
Give direct care and general supervision to residents
Identify and respond to patients' immediate personal needs
Communicate and interact with residents throughout all shifts daily to ensure continuity of care and safety
Assist professional staff in providing therapeutic activities in a psychosocial treatment environment
Adhere to and support residents’ recovery by following their individualized treatment
Prepare, administer and document medication in accordance with regulations set forth from the Virginia Department of Health Professions and supervision of a Licensed Nurse
Efficiently report incidents and changes in residents’ condition to supervising nurse
Chart care provisions
Comply with and promote all rules regarding residents’ rights