Job Description:

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.
• Medication Aide certification & Certified Nursing Assistant certification
• Follows federal, state, and agency regulations to protect own health and that of others
• N/A

• Experience

High School Diploma/GED

Benefits/Perks:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance

Location:

Dubuque, IA