LTC Medication Aide - $1500 Hiring Bonus! Job Opening

*****$1,500 Hire on Bonus!*****

We are currently hiring for the following shifts:

FULL-TIME & PART-TIME EVENINGS: (2:30-10:30PM)

SUMMARY

Provide nursing care, including the administration of medication to residents under the supervision of an R.N. or L.P.N.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Follow established performance standards and perform duties according to nursing service policy and procedures.
• Administer medications (oral, eye drops, nasal sprays, and PRN’s) for assigned wing and treatments as outlined in the procedure manual or as indicated by physician orders.
• Attend annual and Mandatory in-services.
• Perform selected therapeutic treatments within his/her level of competencies according to policy and procedure.
• Document medication administration appropriately.
• Perform all duties within legal limitation as properly authorized, delegated, or assigned.
• Consult, follow, and understand direction and monitoring of licensed healthcare professional when providing a PRN medication, medication by an additional route (i.e. rectal, vaginal, gastrostomy tube) or to participate in monitoring of prescription medications.
• Participate in all safety, security and infection control programs that are mandatory as well as those required and provided by the department.
• Uphold confidentiality and HIPAA compliance at all times and report violations to the Privacy Officer.
• Other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

Medication Aide II – will complete qualifying additional education and meet disciplinary guidelines. Approval to promote to Medication Aide II must be given by the Director of Nursing.
Duties may include: Monitoring documentation and charting in medical record for completeness and accuracy. Ensure charge nurse follow through on issues of concern and assist with communication to the attending physician.
Must qualify as a Medication Aide II for a period of one year prior to applying for promotion to a Medication Aide III.

Medication Aide III – Must complete additional education and meet disciplinary guidelines. Approval to promote to a Medication Aide III must be given by the Director of Nursing.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

DISCLOSURE STATEMENT
The above statements reflect the general details considered necessary to describe the essential functions of the job as identified, and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the position.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• High school graduate or equivalent preferred.
• At least one year LTC experience preferred.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Current Nebraska Medication Aide license
• Certified Nursing Aide license