MedTech - Eve shift

* Follow the policies and procedures of the community governing the medications of residents.


* Note and report errors in the administration of medications


* Perform administrative requirements, such as completing necessary forms, charts reports, etc., and submit theses as may be required.


* Maintain a friendly , productive, working relationship with other members of the department of nursing, physicians, Director of Nursing and pharmacists.


* Report complaints or grievances made by residents to the Director of Nursing.


* Participate and cooperate with any facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies as requested by the Administrator or Director of Nursing Services.


* Accurately and safely prepare, administer, and document the oral and/or topical medications that are commonly used in this facility and that may be ordered for resident use by their Primary Care Physician.


* Follow facility policies and procedures regarding the destroying of medications; assist in carrying out these rules under the direction of the facility pharmacist or Director of Nursing Services, including the documentation requirements.


* Follow the labeling policies and practices of the facility.

Ensure that all medications administered are properly labeled.


* Follow facility procedures regarding charting medications.

Assist in documenting and removing medications that are discontinued by the attending physician.


* Follow facility procedures governing drug receipt errors, including notifying the delivery source and the Director of Nursing.

Ensure that documentation of the drug receipt error includes a written error report, signed by an observer/witness and you.


* Follow facility procedures in holding medications for residents who are transferred from the facility or when the Primary Care Physician discontinues medications.


* 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.


* Promptly notify the Director of Nursing of any errors or reactions to medications by residents.

Accurately measure, record, and report the vital signs of residents.


* Follow the facility's procedures allowing residents to self-administer his or her medications.


* Be familiar with the meaning and usage of common medical abbreviations, symbols, and terms relative to the administration of medications as used by the facility, pharmacists, and physicians.


* Maintain the confidentiality of all residents in accordance with HIPPA Laws Report any known or suspected unauthorized attempt to access facility's information system.


* Perform all assigned tasks in accordance with our established policies and procedures, and as instructed by your supervisors.


* Follow work assignments, and/or work schedules in completing and performing your assigned tasks.


* Cooperate with inter...