Follow facility policies and procedures to implement medication order. Administer medications in an accurate and timely manner and to assist the Charge Nurse.

Functions:

• Follow established standards of nursing practices to implement facility policies and procedures related to medication administration.
• Interpret existing policies and procedures related to medication administration to nursing assistants, restorative nursing assistants, residents, families and physicians.
• Obtain report from CMA/Charge Nurse being relieved and record sufficient information related to medication administration to implement accurate changes to medication orders.
• Administer medications to residents in an accurate, timely manner.
• Monitor residents for effectiveness of drug therapy and occurrence of adverse effects.
• Document resident care related to medication administration, related monitoring, and effectiveness of drug therapy and occurrence of adverse effects.
• Document effectiveness of drug therapy and occurrence of adverse effects.
• Notify Charge Nurse, when necessary, of changes in residents' conditions, weight, medication errors, medication not available, and any other unusual observations.
• Obtain and chart monthly vital signs.
• Complete all documentation related to the resident's medication administration.
• Complete and document comprehensive assessments of residents needs related to medication administration as assigned.
• Follow comprehensive care plans related to medication administration based on each resident's needs and his/her comprehensive assessment as assigned.
• Identify safety hazards and initiate corrective action immediately.
• Obtain continuing education required to maintain licensure.
• Follow facility Residents' Rights policies and procedures.
• Participate in facility education programs.
• Attend staff meetings, interdisciplinary team meetings, rehabilitation meetings, in-service classes and committee meetings as assigned.
• Assume responsibility for compliance with federal, State and local regulations within the assigned unit.
• Obtain and chart weekly and monthly weights if assigned.
• Promptly report changes in residents' conditions to the charge nurse.
• Competently perform basic medication aide skills.
• Follow facility discharge/transfer procedures related to medication transfer providers.
• Respond to residents' call for assistance promptly.
• Verify accuracy of narcotic count, check emergency kit and exchange keys.
• Order, receive and store medications accurately and appropriately.
• Maintain confidentiality of resident and facility information.
• Consistently work cooperatively with residents, nursing staff, physicians, families, consultant personnel, community agencies and ancillary service providers.
• Perform all duties assigned in an effective, cooperative, timely and professional manner.
• Be responsible for the safety of the resident.
• Observe all facility safety policies and procedures.
• Come to work in a clean, neat uniform and consistently present an appropriate professional appearance.
• Come to work as scheduled and consistently demonstrate dependability and punctuality.
• Assume accountability for data contained in the employee's handbook.
• Observe infection control procedures.
• Observe all facility policies and procedures.
• Perform other related duties as directed by his/her supervisor.
• Participate in implementation of programs to improve resident care related to Quality Indicators.

Qualifications:

• Must have a current C.N.A. license in this state.
• Must have a current C.M.A. certification in this state.
• Must be able to pass an OSBI check.
• Must be able to be on feet for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to lift without restrictions
• Must be able to stoop, bend, squat, etc. without restrictions.

Education:

• High school diploma (desired)

Certification:

• Issued by the State

Continuing Education:

• As required by state and facility, including seminars.

Schedule:

• Varies by shift