What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Medication Aide position at Nans Pointe?
Nans Commons in Suffolk, VA is looking for a Registered Medication Aide (RMA). Working at Nans Commons you will enjoy:• Employee Engagement Activities• Positive work environment• Excellent Training• Competitive Pay and Benefits
Responsibilities:
- • Accurately and safely prepare, administer, and document the oral and/or topical medications
- • 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.
- • Verify that prescribed medication for one resident is not administered to another.
- • Observe and verify that medication is ingested or applied, as directed.
- • Document any instance where prescribed medication is not administered, including reason(s) for refusal.
- • Assist with medication charting as directed by the Nurse Supervisor/Charge Nurse, as directed.
Requirements/Qualifications:
- • Current Medication Aide Certification AND Current Nursing Assistant Certification in the state of Virginia.
- • Must have a current/active CPR & First Aid certification.
- • Effective verbal and written English communication skills.
- • 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.
- • Customer service oriented with the ability to work well under pressure.
- • Strong attention to detail and accuracy, excellent organizational skills
Education
Entry Level (0-2 years)Experience
High School Diploma/GED
Benefits/Perks:
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance
- Retirement Savings
Location:
Suffolk, VA
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