What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medication Technician position at Prestige Healthcare?
Summary:
Coordinates and administers medication to nursing home residents and provides supervision and guidance to clinical staff members.
Qualifications:
Licenses/Certification:
* Valid Medication Technician certification in the state employed.
* Valid CPR certification.
Experience:
* One year experience in nursing preferred.
Essential Functions:
* Documents the resident's condition and nursing needs.
* Accurately and promptly implements physicians' orders.
* Supervises, directs and evaluates junior staff members and CNAs.
* Administers medications and performs treatments for assigned residents, and documents that treatment as required by Company, and local, state and federal rules and regulations.
* Participates in orientation and in-service training for personnel.
* Assists physicians with special tests and procedures within the scope of state specified Nursing Practice Act.
* Ensures that supplies are utilized economically and that equipment is clean and maintained in a safe manner.
* Reports and records pertinent observations and reactions regarding residents.
* Performs other tasks as assigned.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
* Skilled in directing and motivating the workforce.
* Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team.
* Ability to communicate effectively with residents and their family members, and at all levels of the organization.
* Ability to react decisively and quickly in emergency situations.
* Knowledge of training techniques for clinical staff.
* Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Coordinates and administers medication to nursing home residents and provides supervision and guidance to clinical staff members.
Qualifications:
Licenses/Certification:
* Valid Medication Technician certification in the state employed.
* Valid CPR certification.
Experience:
* One year experience in nursing preferred.
Essential Functions:
* Documents the resident's condition and nursing needs.
* Accurately and promptly implements physicians' orders.
* Supervises, directs and evaluates junior staff members and CNAs.
* Administers medications and performs treatments for assigned residents, and documents that treatment as required by Company, and local, state and federal rules and regulations.
* Participates in orientation and in-service training for personnel.
* Assists physicians with special tests and procedures within the scope of state specified Nursing Practice Act.
* Ensures that supplies are utilized economically and that equipment is clean and maintained in a safe manner.
* Reports and records pertinent observations and reactions regarding residents.
* Performs other tasks as assigned.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
* Skilled in directing and motivating the workforce.
* Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team.
* Ability to communicate effectively with residents and their family members, and at all levels of the organization.
* Ability to react decisively and quickly in emergency situations.
* Knowledge of training techniques for clinical staff.
* Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Recommended Skills
- Cpr
- Certified Nurse Practitioner
- Clinical Works
- Communication
- Confidentiality
- Medical Emergency
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