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Cedargate Healthcare is Hiring a Certified Medication Technician Near Poplar Bluff, MO
JOB SUMMARY:
This position is responsible for providing daily care and services to assure each resident attains or maintains his/her highest practicable level of function under the supervision of a licensed nurse.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Prepares and administers oral, eye, ear, nasal, topical and suppository medications as prescribed by physician
- Prepares and administers PRN medications only after obtaining approval from Charge Nurse
- Prepares and administers controlled drugs as permitted by the state
- Documents administration of medications
- Count controlled drugs when coming on shift and going off duty
- Reorder unit dose medication per facility policy
- Apply ice bags and hot water bottles as directed by Charge Nurse
- Performs job duties as outlined in State Registered Nursing Assistant job description
- Maintains resident environment in clean, sanitary, comfortable manner that eliminates potential safety hazards
- Maintains resident's privacy and dignity
- Monitor for changes in resident condition and notify Charge Nurse
- Follow established safety and infection control procedures
- Participates in all required inservice training
- Maintains safe working conditions and follows dress code
- Reports to supervisor all complaints and grievances made by residents, families and visiting individuals
- Adheres to and promotes Code of Conduct
- All other duties as assigned
- High school graduate or GED
- Current Nursing Assistant Certification
- Current state certification as medication aide
- Registered in good standing with registry board
- Minimum of 6 months experience in a long term care setting preferred
- Ability to follow direction with minimal oversight
- Organizational skills
- Knowledge of safety regulations
- Knowledge of supplies and equipment used by department and the care of this equipment
- Ability to read, speak, write and understand English
- Ability to tactfully deal with facility personnel, residents, family members, visitors, etc
- Meet all health requirements imposed by law
- Basic data entry skills and the ability to type
Job Summary
Full Time
$31k-37k (estimate)
06/06/2024
06/25/2024
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