Job Description:

If your look a facility that you can grow with and enrich the lives of residents, then Carolina Pines of Greensboro is your place. Administer medications to residents as ordered by the attending physician, under the direction of the charge nurse and the Director of Nursing. The administration of medications shall be in accordance with established nursing standards, the policies, procedures, and practices of this facility, and the requirements of this state.Work will be performed primarily indoors at one of our long-term healthcare facilities, throughout all areas, including in resident rooms, and on carpeted and/or tiled floors. Work will be performed there routinely around other co-workers, healthcare staff, residents, and guests. Due to the nature of facility’s business, worker may be exposed to occasional slippery floors, object on floors, chemicals, sharp objects, hazardous materials and waste (including human), blood¬ borne pathogens, and communicable diseases, as well as high-stress medical and/or life threatening situations.

Responsibilities:

• • Meet physical and sensory requirements stated below, and be able to work in the described environment.
• • Identify and participate in process improvement initiatives that improve the customer experience, enhance work flow, and/or improve the work environment.
• • Accurately and safely prepare, administer, and document the oral and/or topical medications that are commonly used in this facility and that may be ordered for resident use.
• • Ensure that no medication is administered without a written, signed and dated order from an attending licensed physician.
• • Verify the identity of the resident before administering the medication/treatment.
• • Order prescribed medications, supplies, and equipment as necessary, and in accordance with established procedures.
• • Notify the Nurse Supervisor/Charge Nurse of all drug and narcotic discrepancies noted on your shift.

Requirements/Qualifications:

• • Current Medication Aide Certification or Current Nursing Assistant Certification from state.

• • Must have a current/active CPR certification.

• • Demonstrated intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook, Internet and Intranet navigation.

• • Highest level of professionalism with the ability to maintain confidentiality.

• • Ability to communicate at all levels of organization and work well within a team environment in support of company objectives.

• • Customer service oriented with the ability to work well under pressure.

• • Strong attention to detail and accuracy, excellent organizational skills with ability to prioritize, coordinate and simultaneously maintain multiple projects with high level of quality and productivity.

• Education

  Mid Level (3-6 years)

• Experience

  High School Diploma/GED

Benefits/Perks:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Savings

Location:

Greensboro, NC