Certified Medication Aide - PRN

FOREST GROVE POST ACUTE
Our purpose is to care for people in their moments of need.
Our philosophy of caring is based on our core values and is at the center of all we do.
FGPA is proud of our commitment to excellence and emphasis on quality care guided by a compassionate heart.

Benefits:
⦁ Discounted employee meals
⦁ Health Insurance
⦁ Dental insurance
⦁ Vision insurance
⦁ 401(k)
⦁ Health savings account
⦁ Flexible spending account
⦁ Life & Disability benefits
⦁ PTO & Holiday pay
⦁ Parental leave
⦁ Employee Assistance Program

General 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 or charge nurse, and the Director of Nursing Services.

The administration of medications shall be in accordance with established nursing standards, the policies, procedures, and practices of this facility, and the requirements of this state.

Essential Duties

• Follow the policies and procedures of the facility governing the administering of medications to residents.

• Note and report errors in the administration of medications

• Assist in developing and implementing procedures or programs of the facility that seek to determine what medication errors are taking place, when, where, and why they occur, and how they can be prevented.

• 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 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.

• Participate in Quality Assurance programs, the Pharmaceutical Services Committee, and any other facility committee or program that affects the medication pass and seeks to improve the performance and accuracy of the medication process.

• 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 the attending physician or the Medical Director.

• Verify that any medications brought into the facility by a newly admitted resident are examined and identified by the attending physician or the facility pharmacy or pharmacist • 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 medic...