JOB SUMMARY

Delivers quality medication administration services consistent within the scope of practice and adhering to established company protocols.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Administration of medication by the following routes: oral, rectal, vaginal, optic, ophthalmic, nasal, topical, transdermal, buccal, sublingual, aerosol, nebulizer, and oral metered dose inhalers

• Document medication administration, side effects of medication, refusals, and counseling
• Pre-package medications for administration in areas outside the medical unit as required
• Count controlled substances with oversight by an RN or LPN
• Communicate with RN/LPN regarding medication concerns such as adverse effects, non-compliance, or potential safety issues
• Reporting of medication errors or potential medication errors to RN/LPN
• Provides safe and effective care and assumes responsibility for the care delivered
• Takes and documents vital signs, height, and weight
• Assists with electrocardiograms (ECGs/EKGs)
• Measures and records intake and output
• Schedules appointments
• Adheres to safety and security policies and participates in disaster drills.
• Follows security regulations for keys, sharps, and controlled medications
• Performs other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma

• Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) certification required

• 1-2 years of CNA experience preferred
• Current basic life support (BLS) certification required
• Completion of medication certification from an accredited program
• Knowledgeable about specific state laws and regulations governing practice
• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

       FUNCTIONAL DEMANDS

• Ability to pass all required health and other screening tests
• May be required to work nights, weekends, and holidays
• On-call duty may be required (available to work on short notice)

ORGANIZATIONAL EXPECTATIONS

•  Provides a positive and professional representation of CFG Health Systems, LLC.
• Promotes a culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting, documentation, and prevention
• Maintains competency and knowledge of current standards of practice, trends, and developments in related scope of job role or practice
• Adheres to infection control policies and protocols, medication administration and storage procedures, and controlled substance regulations
• Participate in ongoing quality improvement activities
• Completes required orientation as directed by the facility
• Follows facility and OSHA safety rules and procedures while on assignment
• Follows facility and CFG Health Systems Occurrence Protocol
• Upholds HIPAA and PREA regulations
• Punctual and dependable for assigned/confirmed shifts
• Maintains security clearance for the assigned facility

 PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made upon written request to your supervisor for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities functions. 

• May regularly be required to stand, sit, walk, reach, bend, kneel, crouch, or stretch, for prolonged periods of time.  
• Ability to communicate and understand written and verbal communication.  
• The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.