Medication Aide - PRN

JOB TITLE: Medication AidePOSITION REPORTS TO: Licensed Vocational Nurse/ Registered NurseFSLA STATUS:PURPOSE OF JOB: Prepares, administers and records prescribed medication for residents in the facility under the supervision of a licensed nurse.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Prepares administers and documents regularly prescribed oral, rectal, eye, nasal medications to residents. Observes and reports drugs reactions and side effects of drugs commonly given in the facility.Takes and records vital signs before administering certain drugs.Assures that all notification and correction procedures regarding mediation errors are executed.Assures that medication room is locked when unattended; andUses judgement to discern tasks which only the licensed nurse may complete.Medication Aides must not give initial doses of medication.Medication Aides must not give inject able medication.Medication Aides must not receive telephone or verbal doctor’s orders.QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:Education: High School education preferred.Training experience: Must have completed a state approved training program in medication. Certification / Licenses: Medication Aide licenseJob Knowledge: Education or training for re-certification must complete according to Federal and State regulations.ENVIRONMENTAL, PHYSICAL, AND OTHER CONDITIONS:Works in a clean, well-lighted, ventilated buildingStanding, sitting, walking, lifting to 50 pounds, handling, fingering, pushing, pulling, carrying, reaching overhead, reaching forward, reaching low, stooping, kneeling, climbing, crouching, twisting motion, and balancing. Corrected vision to 20/20 and hearing to normal range.This job is a civilian position and does not require military service (including commission and enlistment)