Medication Assistant - Long Term Care (Fayette, AL)

DCH Health System•Fayette, AL

22h•Onsite

About The Position

Provides delegated medication administration for assigned residents according to established standards and practices, including state, federal and JCAHO. This role involves performing limited medication administration tasks delegated by a licensed nurse under supervision, accurately documenting these administrations on the electronic medical record, and adhering to all facility policies and procedures. The position requires utilizing good communication and documentation skills to ensure a proper plan of care and performing duties based on established standards of practice for adults and geriatrics, while providing services in a cost-effective manner. Adherence to DCH Standards, including performance, patient and employee satisfaction, financial standards, compliance requirements, and DCH Behavioral Standards, is essential. The role also emphasizes performing essential job functions to ensure the safety of patients, visitors, and employees, identifying and reducing unsafe practices, and recognizing and taking appropriate action to reduce risks and hazards. Use of electronic mail, time and attendance software, learning management software, and intranet is required.

Requirements

Medication Assistant Certification Exam (MACE) required.
In good standing and currently certified by the State of Alabama.
BLS certification required within 150 days of employment.
Must be able to read, write, speak, and comprehend English.
Demonstrates good communication skills for all population served.
Must have a positive attitude toward the elderly.

Nice To Haves

High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
Computer skills for general knowledge of facility computers preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides limited medication administration tasks delegated by a licensed nurse under the supervision of a licensed nurse.
Medication administration tasks may include eye, ear, nose, oral topical, inhalant, rectal, or vaginal.
Accurately documents delegated medication administration on the electronic medical record.
Follows all policies and procedures of the facility.
Utilizes good communication and documentation skills to ensure proper plan of care from the physician and other disciplines.
Delegated tasks by the licensed nurse is based upon resident’s needs, as documented in the comprehensive assessment by the registered nurse or licensed practical nurse and the outcome of a comprehensive assessment determines the medications that may safely be administered to the resident.
The delegated limited medication administration task does not require the exercise of independent nursing judgement or intervention that shall not be delegated.
Performs duties based upon established standards of practice for adults and geriatrics.
Provide services in a cost-effective manner.
Maintains performance, patient and employee satisfaction and financial standards as outlined in the performance evaluation.
Performs compliance requirements as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
Must adhere to the DCH Behavioral Standards including creating positive relationships with patients/families, coworkers, colleagues and with self.
Performs essential job functions in a manner that ensures the safety of patients, visitors and employees.
Identifies and reduces unsafe practices that may result in harm to patients, visitors and employees.
Recognizes and takes appropriate action to reduce risks and hazards to promote safety for patients, visitors and employees.
Requires use of electronic mail, time and attendance software, learning management software and intranet.
Must adhere to all DCH Health System policies and procedures.
All other duties as assigned.