Job description

Administrative Functions

Follow the policies and procedures of the facility governing the administration of medications to residents.

Report errors in the administration of medications; complete medication administration error report as appropriate.

Participate and cooperate with any facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies as requested by the Administrator or the Director of Nursing.

Perform administrative requirements such as completing necessary forms, charts, reports, etc., and submit these as required.

Committee Functions

Attend and participate in care plan meetings as necessary

Participate in quality assurance and performance improvement (QAPI) programs, the Pharmaceutical Services Committee and any other facility committee or program that involves the medication administration process.

Medication Administration Functions Accurately and safely prepare and administer medications that are ordered by a licensed practitioner.

Measure, document and report vital signs according to facility policies.

Observe resident to detect response to medications and prepare report or notify designated personnel of unexpected reactions in accordance with facility policies.

Record and restock medication inventories, process discontinued medication as directed by the Director of Nursing in accordance with facility policies.

Be familiar with commonly administered medications including their use, typical dosages and significant side effects or interactions.

Be familiar with common medical abbreviations, symbols and terms relative to the administration of medications as used by the facility, pharmacists and physicians.

Follow established guidelines concerning the storage of drugs and biologicals.

Follow facility procedures governing medication receipt errors including notifying the delivery source and the Director of Nursing.

Follow the facility’s procedures regarding resident self-administration of medications.

Follow the labeling policies and practices of the facility.

Follow the medication card practices of the facility.

Observe and verify that medication is taken or applied as directed; document any instance where prescribed medication is not administered or taken.

Participate in the development and implementation of the resident’s comprehensive assessment as necessary.

Promptly notify the Charge Nurse/Nurse Supervisor or the Director of Nursing of any errors or reactions to medications by residents.

Staff Development Functions

Attend continuing education programs as needed.

Attend and participate in orientation programs as necessary.

Attend annual in-service training programs as scheduled (e.g., Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), tuberculosis (TB), Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), abuse prevention, safety, infection prevention and control, etc.).

Participate in an in-service training program prior to performing tasks that involve potential exposure to blood or body fluids.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, PRN

Pay: From $18.75 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Geriatrics

Physical setting:

• Long term care
• Nursing home
• Rehabilitation center

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Every weekend
• Holidays
• Night shift
• On call
• Overnight shift
• Rotating weekends
• Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:
Yes visitors must wear a mask, sign in and out at front desk

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Atlanta, GA 30342: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)
• Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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