Certified Medication Aide

Position: Certified Medication Aide

Job Type: Full-Time

Shift: Day Shift

Compensation: Based on Experience 

Work Location: In Person at 4405 Normal Blvd. Lincoln, NE 68506

Duties:

• Accurately and safely prepare, administer, and document routine medications by the following routes: Oral, Gastrostomy Tube, Jejunostomy Tube, Eye, Ear, Nose, Topical, Rectal, Vaginal, Metered Dose Inhalation (MDI) that are commonly used in this facility and that may be ordered for resident use by the attending physician or the Medical Director only after competency return demonstration.
• Accurately and safely prepare, administer, and document PRN medications by the following routes: Oral, Gastrostomy Tube, Jejunostomy Tube, Eye, Ear, Nose, Topical, Rectal, Vaginal, Metered Dose Inhalation (MDI) that are commonly used in this facility and that may be ordered for resident use by the attending physician or the Medical Director only after obtaining authorization from the supervising RN or LPN and performance of return demonstration competency evaluation.
• Observe and verify that medication is ingested or applied as directed. Document any instance where prescribed medication is not administered, including reason(s) for refusal.
• Check vital signs and record daily information in the patient's chart
• Maintenance and monitoring of oxygenation delivery systems. Fill portable oxygen tanks for resident use, when needed. Change oxygen flow from concentrator to portable and back again as needed. Adjust oxygen flow per physician’s order.
• Assist the nurses and other staff as needed
• Be familiar with the meaning and usage of common medical abbreviations, symbols, and terms relative to the administration of medications as used by the facility, pharmacists, and physicians.
• Adhere to professional standards, follow policies and procedures and abide by federal, state and local requirements.

Requirements:

• Certified Medication Aide License (40 hours) in accordance with the laws of this State.
• High School Diploma or GED
  
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