• Meet the physical
  and sensory requirements stated below and be able to
  work in the described
  environment.
• Identify and participate in process improvement
  initiatives that improve the customer experience, enhance work flow, and/or improve the work
  environment.
• Accurately and safely prepare, administer, and document the oral and/or topical medications that are commonly used in this facility and that
  may be ordered for resident use.
• Ensure that no medication is administered without
  a written, signed
  and dated order from an attending licensed physician.
• Verify the identity
  of the resident before administering the medication/treatment.
• Verify that prescribed medication for one resident is not administered to another.
• Observe and verify
  that medication is ingested or applied, as directed.
• Document any instance
  where prescribed medication is not administered, including reason(s) for refusal.
• Assist with medication charting as directed
  by the Nurse Supervisor/Charge Nurse,
  as directed.
• Verify that adequate
  supply of floor
  stock medications, supplies, and equipment is on hand to meet the nursing needs of the residents. Report needs to the Nurse
  Supervisor/Charge Nurse.
• Order prescribed medications, supplies, and equipment
  as necessary, and in accordance with established procedures.
• Verify that narcotic
  records are accurate
  for your shift.
• Follow facility policies
  and procedures regarding the destruction of medications.
• Notify the Nurse Supervisor/Charge Nurse
  of all drug and narcotic discrepancies noted on your shift.
• Review medication cards
  for completeness of information, accuracy
  in the transcription of the physician’s order and adherence to stop order policies.
• Notify the Charge
  Nurse/Nursing Supervisor of automatic stop orders prior to the last dosage
  being administered.
• Immediately notify the Nurse Supervisor/Charge Nurse of any medication administration errors.
• Assist in providing
  CNA/GNA duties, as needed.
• Other special projects
  and duties, as assigned.

Job Requirements:

• Current Medication Aide Certification and Current Nursing
  Assistant Certification from state.
• Must have a current/active CPR certification.
• Effective verbal and written English
  communication skills.
• Demonstrated intermediate to advanced skills
  in Microsoft Word,
  Excel, Power Point
  and Outlook, Internet
  and Intranet navigation.
• Highest level of professionalism with the ability
  to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to communicate at all levels of organization and work well within a team environment in support of company objectives.
• Customer service oriented
  with the ability
  to work well under pressure.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy,
  excellent organizational skills with ability to prioritize, coordinate and
  simultaneously maintain multiple projects with high level of quality and
  productivity.
• Strong analytical and problem solving
  skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision, take initiative and make independent decisions.
• Ability to deal with new tasks without
  the benefit of written procedures.
• Approachable, flexible and adaptable to change.
• Function independently, and have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability
  to work effectively with
  stakeholders and vendors.