The Certified Medication Aide roles is to assist the licensed nurse (RN or LPN/LVN) in providing safe and ethical care for clients—that is, administering prescribed drugs and completing other delegated nursing tasks allowed by state law. Essential Functions - Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Responsibilities:
Dispense oral, inhalation and topical medications to patients under direct supervision of a licensed nurse unless otherwise allowed by state law.
Observe patients for drug reactions and report any problems to the nurses.
Performing tasks associated with medication administration, including patient vital signs, calculate medication dosages and stock the medication cart.
Recording medication administration according to agency procedure
Follows federal, state, and agency regulations to protect own health and that of others
Requirements/Qualifications:
ction Control; Health Promotion and Maintenance; Creating a Safe, Effective Environment; Informing Others; Judgment; Pain Management.
At least one year of Health care industry experience.