This position is responsible for providing daily care and services to assure each resident attains or maintains his/her highest practicable level of function under the supervision of a licensed nurse.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current Nursing Assistant Certification.
• Current state certification as medication aide.
• Registered in good standing with registry board
• Minimum of 6 months experience in a long term care setting preferred.
• Ability to follow direction with minimal oversight.
• Organizational skills.
• Knowledge of safety regulations.
• Knowledge of supplies and equipment used by department and the care of this equipment.
• Ability to read, speak, write and understand English.
• Ability to tactfully deal with facility personnel, residents, family members, visitors, etc.
• Meet all health requirements imposed by law.
• Basic data entry skills and the ability to type.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepares and administers oral, eye, ear, nasal, topical and suppository medications as prescribed by physician.
• Prepares and administers PRN medications only after obtaining approval from Charge Nurse.
• Prepares and administers controlled drugs as permitted by the state.
• Documents administration of medications.
• Count controlled drugs when coming on shift and going off duty.
• Reorder unit dose medication per facility policy.
• Apply ice bags and hot water bottles as directed by Charge Nurse.
• Performs job duties as outlined in State Registered Nursing Assistant job description.
• Maintains resident environment in clean, sanitary, comfortable manner that eliminates potential safety hazards.
• Maintains resident’s privacy and dignity.
• Monitor for changes in resident condition and notify Charge Nurse
• Follow established safety and infection control procedures.
• Participates in all required inservice training.
• Maintains safe working conditions and follows dress code.
• Reports to supervisor all complaints and grievances made by residents, families and visiting individuals.
• Adheres to and promotes Code of Conduct.
• All other duties as assigned.

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

Pay: $12.10 - $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Geriatrics

Physical setting:

• Nursing home

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Differential pay
• Overtime pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Poplar Bluff, MO 63901: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: One location

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