Medication Nurse
Autumn Leaves (J&M Family Management, LLC.)•Aurora, IL
67d•$35 - $37
About The Position
SUMMARY: The Nurse administers medications to residents and ensures professional, compassionate and quality care for all residents.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Must work with other Caregivers towards overall resident care.
- Complete 12 hours of continued education courses annually – provided through community in-services.
- Must be fluent in English and have the ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating procedures, policies and employee manuals. Ability to write reports and correspondence.
- Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations.
Responsibilities
- Sets up and administers medications as ordered by a physician and under the supervision of the delegating nurse.
- Assists residents with Activities of Daily Living (ADL’s)
- Supports resident care plan.
- Facilitates and/or participates in resident group activities and resident care conferences.
- Engages residents in meaningful conversation and activities related to their individual interests.
- Maintains professional approach to responsibilities (uniform, start times, absenteeism, confidentiality, communication with residents, family members, other staff members and vendors, and daily work responsibilities).
- Supports new resident welcome and assimilation process.
- Monitors residents for changes in condition and reports changes to delegating nurse.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
