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Job description
Position PurposeThe primary purpose of your job position is to assist in the administering of medications to residents as ordered by the attending physician, under the direction of the attending physician, the nurse supervisor or charge nurse, and the Director of Nursing Services. 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.Essential Functions of PositionFollow the policies and procedures of the facility governing the administering of medications to residents.Note and report errors in the administration of medications to SupervisorImplement procedures or programs of the facility that seek to determine medication errors to include if they are taking place, when, where, and why they occur, and how they can be prevented.Administer all medications and treatments only within licensure/certification.Perform administrative requirements, such as completing necessary forms, charts, reports, etc., and submit these as may be required.Maintain a friendly, productive, working relationship with other members of the department of nursing, attending physicians, the Medical Director, and pharmacists.Report any complaints or grievances and possible resolutions made by residents to the Director of Nursing Services.Participate and cooperate with any facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies as requested by the Administrator or Director of Nursing Services.
Worksite address
santa fe, NM, 87505, US
Who can apply
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