About this opportunity
Santa Fe Care Center lists this Certified Medication Aide opportunity in santa fe, New Mexico. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Position Purpose:
The 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 orcharge nurse, and the Director of Nursing Services. Theadministration of medications shallbe in accordance with established nursing standards, the policies, procedures, and practices of this facility, and the requirements of this state.
Essential Functions of Position:
Follow the policies and procedures of the facility governing the administering of medications to residents
Note and report errors in the administration of medications to Supervisor
Implement 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, 87503, US
Who can apply
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