Must have current LVN license in the State of Texas. Shifts: 10pm-6am, PRN All Shifts Essential Job Duties: Works using the guidelines established from the Nurse Practice Act, facility Policy and Procedures, use of your nursing judgement. Assess, plan and evaluate nursing care delivered to patients/residents requiring long-term or rehabilitation care. Implement the patient/residents plan of care and evaluate the patient/residents response. Directs and supervises care given by other nursing personnel. Provide input in the formulation and evaluation of standards of care. Maintain knowledge of necessary documentation requirements. Maintain knowledge of equipment set-up, maintenance and use (i.e. monitors, infusion devices, drain devices, etc.). Maintain confidentiality and patient/resident rights, regarding all patient/resident and personnel information. Provide patient/resident, family/caregiver education as directed. Initiate emergency support measures ( CPR, protecting patients/residents from injury) Assessment: o Admission and routine resident observations/transfer notes are complete and accurately reflect the patient/resident’s status o Documentation of observations is complete and reflects knowledge of unit documentation policies and procedures. o Nursing history is present in the medical record for all patients/residents o Assessment identifies changes in the patient/resident’s physical or psychological condition ( Changes in lab data, Vital signs, mental status). Planning of Care: o Nursing care plans are initiated/reviewed/individualized on assigned patients/residents monthly and PRN. o Pertinent nursing problems are identified. o Goals are stated. o Appropriate nursing orders are formulated. Evaluation of Care: o The effectiveness of nursing interventions, medications, etc. is evaluated and documented in the progress notes. Care Plans: o Evaluation of care plan is noted monthly or as indicated. o The care plan is revised and indicated by the patient/resident’s status. General Patients/Resident Care: o Patient/Resident is approached in a kind, gentle, and friendly manner. Respect for the patients/residents dignity and privacy is consistently provided. o Interventions are performed in a timely manner. Explanations for delays in answers/responses are provided. o Independence by the patient/resident in activities or daily living in encouraged to the extent possible. o Treatments are completed as indicated. o Safety concerns are identified and appropriate actions are taken to maintain a safe environment. o Assist/Grab-bars and height of bed are adjusted. o Patient/Resident call light and equipment is within reach. o Restraints, if ordered by a Physician, are maintained properly. o Rooms are neat and orderly. Functional assignments are completed. Emergency situations are recognized and appropriate action is taken. All emergency equipment can be readily located and operated (Emergency Oxygen Supply, Drug Box, Fire Extinguisher, AED/Crash Cart, etc.) Patient/Resident Education/Discharge Planning: o The patient/resident and family are involved in the planning of care and treatment (documented on the plan of care). o Patient/resident and/or family are provided with information related to all intervention and activities as indicated. o Discharge/Death summaries are complete and accurate. o Transfer forms are complete and accurate o Active participation in patient/resident care management is evident Adherence to Facility Procedures: o Facility procedure manuals or reference materials are utilized as needed. o Procedures are performed according to methods outlined in procedure manual. o Body substance precautions and other appropriate infection control practices are utilized with all nursing interventions. o Safety guidelines established by the facility ( i.e. proper needle disposal ) are followed. Documentation: o The patients/resident’s full name and room number are present on the chart forms. Allergies are noted on the chart cover. o Only approved abbreviations are utilized. o TPR graphic is completed properly and timely o I&O summaries are recorded and added correctly o Blood pressure graphic is completed accurately and timely o Progress notes are timed, dated and signed with full signature and title o Unit flow-sheets are completed properly (i.e, Wound Care Records, Treatment Records, IV Therapy Record, etc) Medication Administrations/ Parenteral Therapy Record o Dates that medications are started or discontinued are documented o Medications are charted correctly with name, does, route, site, time and initials of nurse o Pulse and BP are obtained and recorded when appropriate o Medications not given are circled, reason noted and physician notified if applicable o Appropriate notes are written for medication not given and actions taken. o Name and title of nurse administering medication are documented o Patient/residents medication records are labeled with full name, room number, date and allergies. o The procedure for administration and counting of narcotics is followed o All parenteral fluids are charted with time and date started, time infusion completed, sit of infusion and signature of nurse. o All parenteral fluids are administered according to the ordered infusion rate. o Parenteral intake is accurately recorded on the unit flow sheet or I&O record. o IV sites are monitored and catheters changed according to unit policy o IV bags and tubing are changed according to unit policy o Appropriate actions are taken related to identified IV infusions problems (infiltration, phlebitis, poor infusion, etc. ) policy Coordination of Care: o Tests are scheduled and preps are completed as indicated o Co-workers are informed of changes in patient/resident condition or of any other changes occurring on the unit. o Information is relayed to the member of the Health Care Team (i.e. physicians, respitory therapy, physical therapy, social services, etc) o Unit activities are coordinated (i.e. changing patients/residents room for Admission Coordination transfer/discharge forms, etc.) Leadership: o Equitable care assignments are made prior to shift that are appropriate to patient/resident’s needs o Staffing needs are communicated to the nursing supervisors o Assistance, direction, and education is provided to unit personnel and families. o Problems are identified, data is gathered, solutions are suggested, and communications regarding the problem is appropriate. o Transcriptions of all orders is checked o All work areas are neat and clean Communication: o Change of shift report is complete, accurate and concise. o Incident reports are completed accurately and in a timely manner. o Staff meetings are attended, if on duty, or minutes read initialed if not on duty. Cost Awareness: o Supplies are used appropriately o Charge stickers (or charge system) are utilized appropriately o Minimal supplies are stored in resident room o Discharged medications are returned to the pharmacy or destroyed in a timely manner o Floor-stock medications are charged and re-stocked o Participates in the identification of staff educational needs. o Serves as a preceptor, as delegated, for new staff o Maintains patient/resident care supplies, equipment and environment o Participates in the development of unit objectives o Participates in the quality assessment and improvement process and activities. Benefits: All Full Time staff is eligible for Insurance Benefits (Health, Visual, Dental) Our Facility offers a Shift Differential pay for the following shifts: o 6am-2pm = Paid at Regular Base Rate o 2pm-10pm = Paid at $0.50 for hours worked during the shift o 10pm-6am = Paid at $1.00 for hours worked during the shift
Must have current LVN license in the State of Texas. Shifts: Double Weekends, PRN All Shifts Essential Job Duties: Works using the guidelines established from the Nurse Practice Act, facility Policy and Procedures, use of your nursing judgement. Assess, plan and evaluate nursing care delivered to patients/residents requiring long-term or rehabilitation care. Implement the patient/residents plan of care and evaluate the patient/residents response. Directs and supervises care given by other nursing personnel. Provide input in the formulation and evaluation of standards of care. Maintain knowledge of necessary documentation requirements. Maintain knowledge of equipment set-up, maintenance and use (i.e. monitors, infusion devices, drain devices, etc.). Maintain confidentiality and patient/resident rights, regarding all patient/resident and personnel information. Provide patient/resident, family/caregiver education as directed. Initiate emergency support measures ( CPR, protecting patients/residents from injury) Assessment: o Admission and routine resident observations/transfer notes are complete and accurately reflect the patient/resident’s status o Documentation of observations is complete and reflects knowledge of unit documentation policies and procedures. o Nursing history is present in the medical record for all patients/residents o Assessment identifies changes in the patient/resident’s physical or psychological condition ( Changes in lab data, Vital signs, mental status). Planning of Care: o Nursing care plans are initiated/reviewed/individualized on assigned patients/residents monthly and PRN. o Pertinent nursing problems are identified. o Goals are stated. o Appropriate nursing orders are formulated. Evaluation of Care: o The effectiveness of nursing interventions, medications, etc. is evaluated and documented in the progress notes. Care Plans: o Evaluation of care plan is noted monthly or as indicated. o The care plan is revised and indicated by the patient/resident’s status. General Patients/Resident Care: o Patient/Resident is approached in a kind, gentle, and friendly manner. Respect for the patients/residents dignity and privacy is consistently provided. o Interventions are performed in a timely manner. Explanations for delays in answers/responses are provided. o Independence by the patient/resident in activities or daily living in encouraged to the extent possible. o Treatments are completed as indicated. o Safety concerns are identified and appropriate actions are taken to maintain a safe environment. o Assist/Grab-bars and height of bed are adjusted. o Patient/Resident call light and equipment is within reach. o Restraints, if ordered by a Physician, are maintained properly. o Rooms are neat and orderly. Functional assignments are completed. Emergency situations are recognized and appropriate action is taken. All emergency equipment can be readily located and operated (Emergency Oxygen Supply, Drug Box, Fire Extinguisher, AED/Crash Cart, etc.) Patient/Resident Education/Discharge Planning: o The patient/resident and family are involved in the planning of care and treatment (documented on the plan of care). o Patient/resident and/or family are provided with information related to all intervention and activities as indicated. o Discharge/Death summaries are complete and accurate. o Transfer forms are complete and accurate o Active participation in patient/resident care management is evident Adherence to Facility Procedures: o Facility procedure manuals or reference materials are utilized as needed. o Procedures are performed according to methods outlined in procedure manual. o Body substance precautions and other appropriate infection control practices are utilized with all nursing interventions. o Safety guidelines established by the facility ( i.e. proper needle disposal ) are followed. Documentation: o The patients/resident’s full name and room number are present on the chart forms. Allergies are noted on the chart cover. o Only approved abbreviations are utilized. o TPR graphic is completed properly and timely o I&O summaries are recorded and added correctly o Blood pressure graphic is completed accurately and timely o Progress notes are timed, dated and signed with full signature and title o Unit flow-sheets are completed properly (i.e, Wound Care Records, Treatment Records, IV Therapy Record, etc) Medication Administrations/ Parenteral Therapy Record o Dates that medications are started or discontinued are documented o Medications are charted correctly with name, does, route, site, time and initials of nurse o Pulse and BP are obtained and recorded when appropriate o Medications not given are circled, reason noted and physician notified if applicable o Appropriate notes are written for medication not given and actions taken. o Name and title of nurse administering medication are documented o Patient/residents medication records are labeled with full name, room number, date and allergies. o The procedure for administration and counting of narcotics is followed o All parenteral fluids are charted with time and date started, time infusion completed, sit of infusion and signature of nurse. o All parenteral fluids are administered according to the ordered infusion rate. o Parenteral intake is accurately recorded on the unit flow sheet or I&O record. o IV sites are monitored and catheters changed according to unit policy o IV bags and tubing are changed according to unit policy o Appropriate actions are taken related to identified IV infusions problems (infiltration, phlebitis, poor infusion, etc. ) policy Coordination of Care: o Tests are scheduled and preps are completed as indicated o Co-workers are informed of changes in patient/resident condition or of any other changes occurring on the unit. o Information is relayed to the member of the Health Care Team (i.e. physicians, respitory therapy, physical therapy, social services, etc) o Unit activities are coordinated (i.e. changing patients/residents room for Admission Coordination transfer/discharge forms, etc.) Leadership: o Equitable care assignments are made prior to shift that are appropriate to patient/resident’s needs o Staffing needs are communicated to the nursing supervisors o Assistance, direction, and education is provided to unit personnel and families. o Problems are identified, data is gathered, solutions are suggested, and communications regarding the problem is appropriate. o Transcriptions of all orders is checked o All work areas are neat and clean Communication: o Change of shift report is complete, accurate and concise. o Incident reports are completed accurately and in a timely manner. o Staff meetings are attended, if on duty, or minutes read initialed if not on duty. Cost Awareness: o Supplies are used appropriately o Charge stickers (or charge system) are utilized appropriately o Minimal supplies are stored in resident room o Discharged medications are returned to the pharmacy or destroyed in a timely manner o Floor-stock medications are charged and re-stocked o Participates in the identification of staff educational needs. o Serves as a preceptor, as delegated, for new staff o Maintains patient/resident care supplies, equipment and environment o Participates in the development of unit objectives o Participates in the quality assessment and improvement process and activities. Benefits: All Full Time staff is eligible for Insurance Benefits (Health, Visual, Dental) Our Facility offers a Shift Differential pay for the following shifts: o 6am-2pm = Paid at Regular Base Rate o 2pm-10pm = Paid at $0.50 for hours worked during the shift o 10pm-6am = Paid at $1.00 for hours worked during the shift
Must hold a valid CNA license in the state of Texas Shifts: Double Weekends (6am-10pm, Saturdays and Sundays) Position Summary: The primary purpose of this position is to assist in the daily activities of our residents. Occupational Skills: Work well with residents, resident families and all staff. Ability to exercise good judgement and tact in dealing with residents, resident families and staff members. Good communication skills Good organizational skills Effective time management Ability to follow written and oral instructions Ability to carry, lift, push, pull and/or move a minimum of 50lbs or more Ability to assist residents with personal care Walking, Standing, reaching, turning, pivoting and bending as needed Flexibility in work schedule and assignments as needed Must be able to properly handle bodily fluids Ability to be patient and understanding in stressful situations Must exercise good judgement Initiative to seek proper resources Ability to perform basis vital signs Essential Job Duties: Attend mandatory in-service meetings to keep certificate current Work under general direction and supervision of charge nurse and/or department heads Handle and serve residents to assure safety and comfort. Observing instructions of nursing staff and performing in line with established routine and scope of practice. Practice Universal Precaution standards Demonstrate working knowledge of proper lifting and transfer techniques along with the demonstration of proper use of total life and stand lift. Assist with duties of the resident care plan Assist in customary daily requirements and tasks in care and treatment such as: bathing, feeding, dressing, observing intake of food, care of hair, nails, moving residents from area to area which includes lifting transferring, and supporting residents who may weigh 50lbs or more Responding to resident call lights Detecting and correcting safety hazards in the facility Observing and reporting to charge nurse any symptoms, reactions or changes in residents Encouraging and participating in rehabilitative measures Assist the resident with feeding Assist residents with toileting and elimination needs Keeping residents living areas neat and clean Encourage fluid intake of residents Ensuring residents have adequate refreshments Cleaning of supplies and equipment Make up resident beds Assist or provide oral care Assisting in proper positioning to accommodate proper circulation Perform vital signs and report any irregularities immediately to charge nurse. Benefits: All Full Time Staff is eligible for Insurance Benefits (Health, Vision, Dental) Our Facility offers a Shift Differential pay for the following shifts: - 6am-2pm = Paid at Regular Base Rate - 2pm-10pm = Paid at + $0.50 for hours worked during the shift - 10pm-6am = Paid at + $1.00 for hours worked during the shift
Must hold a valid CNA license in the state of Texas Shifts: 2pm - 10pm Shift Position Summary: The primary purpose of this position is to assist in the daily activities of our residents. Occupational Skills: Work well with residents, resident families and all staff. Ability to exercise good judgement and tact in dealing with residents, resident families and staff members. Good communication skills Good organizational skills Effective time management Ability to follow written and oral instructions Ability to carry, lift, push, pull and/or move a minimum of 50lbs or more Ability to assist residents with personal care Walking, Standing, reaching, turning, pivoting and bending as needed Flexibility in work schedule and assignments as needed Must be able to properly handle bodily fluids Ability to be patient and understanding in stressful situations Must exercise good judgement Initiative to seek proper resources Ability to perform basis vital signs Essential Job Duties: Attend mandatory in-service meetings to keep certificate current Work under general direction and supervision of charge nurse and/or department heads Handle and serve residents to assure safety and comfort. Observing instructions of nursing staff and performing in line with established routine and scope of practice. Practice Universal Precaution standards Demonstrate working knowledge of proper lifting and transfer techniques along with the demonstration of proper use of total life and stand lift. Assist with duties of the resident care plan Assist in customary daily requirements and tasks in care and treatment such as: bathing, feeding, dressing, observing intake of food, care of hair, nails, moving residents from area to area which includes lifting transferring, and supporting residents who may weigh 50lbs or more Responding to resident call lights Detecting and correcting safety hazards in the facility Observing and reporting to charge nurse any symptoms, reactions or changes in residents Encouraging and participating in rehabilitative measures Assist the resident with feeding Assist residents with toileting and elimination needs Keeping residents living areas neat and clean Encourage fluid intake of residents Ensuring residents have adequate refreshments Cleaning of supplies and equipment Make up resident beds Assist or provide oral care Assisting in proper positioning to accommodate proper circulation Perform vital signs and report any irregularities immediately to charge nurse. Benefits: All Full Time Staff is eligible for Insurance Benefits (Health, Vision, Dental) Our Facility offers a Shift Differential pay for the following shifts: - 6am-2pm = Paid at Regular Base Rate - 2pm-10pm = Paid at + $0.50 for hours worked during the shift - 10pm-6am = Paid at + $1.00 for hours worked during the shift
Must have current LVN license in the State of Texas. Shifts: 2pm-10pm, PRN All Shifts Essential Job Duties: Works using the guidelines established from the Nurse Practice Act, facility Policy and Procedures, use of your nursing judgement. Assess, plan and evaluate nursing care delivered to patients/residents requiring long-term or rehabilitation care. Implement the patient/residents plan of care and evaluate the patient/residents response. Directs and supervises care given by other nursing personnel. Provide input in the formulation and evaluation of standards of care. Maintain knowledge of necessary documentation requirements. Maintain knowledge of equipment set-up, maintenance and use (i.e. monitors, infusion devices, drain devices, etc.). Maintain confidentiality and patient/resident rights, regarding all patient/resident and personnel information. Provide patient/resident, family/caregiver education as directed. Initiate emergency support measures ( CPR, protecting patients/residents from injury) Assessment: o Admission and routine resident observations/transfer notes are complete and accurately reflect the patient/resident’s status o Documentation of observations is complete and reflects knowledge of unit documentation policies and procedures. o Nursing history is present in the medical record for all patients/residents o Assessment identifies changes in the patient/resident’s physical or psychological condition ( Changes in lab data, Vital signs, mental status). Planning of Care: o Nursing care plans are initiated/reviewed/individualized on assigned patients/residents monthly and PRN. o Pertinent nursing problems are identified. o Goals are stated. o Appropriate nursing orders are formulated. Evaluation of Care: o The effectiveness of nursing interventions, medications, etc. is evaluated and documented in the progress notes. Care Plans: o Evaluation of care plan is noted monthly or as indicated. o The care plan is revised and indicated by the patient/resident’s status. General Patients/Resident Care: o Patient/Resident is approached in a kind, gentle, and friendly manner. Respect for the patients/residents dignity and privacy is consistently provided. o Interventions are performed in a timely manner. Explanations for delays in answers/responses are provided. o Independence by the patient/resident in activities or daily living in encouraged to the extent possible. o Treatments are completed as indicated. o Safety concerns are identified and appropriate actions are taken to maintain a safe environment. o Assist/Grab-bars and height of bed are adjusted. o Patient/Resident call light and equipment is within reach. o Restraints, if ordered by a Physician, are maintained properly. o Rooms are neat and orderly. Functional assignments are completed. Emergency situations are recognized and appropriate action is taken. All emergency equipment can be readily located and operated (Emergency Oxygen Supply, Drug Box, Fire Extinguisher, AED/Crash Cart, etc.) Patient/Resident Education/Discharge Planning: o The patient/resident and family are involved in the planning of care and treatment (documented on the plan of care). o Patient/resident and/or family are provided with information related to all intervention and activities as indicated. o Discharge/Death summaries are complete and accurate. o Transfer forms are complete and accurate o Active participation in patient/resident care management is evident Adherence to Facility Procedures: o Facility procedure manuals or reference materials are utilized as needed. o Procedures are performed according to methods outlined in procedure manual. o Body substance precautions and other appropriate infection control practices are utilized with all nursing interventions. o Safety guidelines established by the facility ( i.e. proper needle disposal ) are followed. Documentation: o The patients/resident’s full name and room number are present on the chart forms. Allergies are noted on the chart cover. o Only approved abbreviations are utilized. o TPR graphic is completed properly and timely o I&O summaries are recorded and added correctly o Blood pressure graphic is completed accurately and timely o Progress notes are timed, dated and signed with full signature and title o Unit flow-sheets are completed properly (i.e, Wound Care Records, Treatment Records, IV Therapy Record, etc) Medication Administrations/ Parenteral Therapy Record o Dates that medications are started or discontinued are documented o Medications are charted correctly with name, does, route, site, time and initials of nurse o Pulse and BP are obtained and recorded when appropriate o Medications not given are circled, reason noted and physician notified if applicable o Appropriate notes are written for medication not given and actions taken. o Name and title of nurse administering medication are documented o Patient/residents medication records are labeled with full name, room number, date and allergies. o The procedure for administration and counting of narcotics is followed o All parenteral fluids are charted with time and date started, time infusion completed, sit of infusion and signature of nurse. o All parenteral fluids are administered according to the ordered infusion rate. o Parenteral intake is accurately recorded on the unit flow sheet or I&O record. o IV sites are monitored and catheters changed according to unit policy o IV bags and tubing are changed according to unit policy o Appropriate actions are taken related to identified IV infusions problems (infiltration, phlebitis, poor infusion, etc. ) policy Coordination of Care: o Tests are scheduled and preps are completed as indicated o Co-workers are informed of changes in patient/resident condition or of any other changes occurring on the unit. o Information is relayed to the member of the Health Care Team (i.e. physicians, respitory therapy, physical therapy, social services, etc) o Unit activities are coordinated (i.e. changing patients/residents room for Admission Coordination transfer/discharge forms, etc.) Leadership: o Equitable care assignments are made prior to shift that are appropriate to patient/resident’s needs o Staffing needs are communicated to the nursing supervisors o Assistance, direction, and education is provided to unit personnel and families. o Problems are identified, data is gathered, solutions are suggested, and communications regarding the problem is appropriate. o Transcriptions of all orders is checked o All work areas are neat and clean Communication: o Change of shift report is complete, accurate and concise. o Incident reports are completed accurately and in a timely manner. o Staff meetings are attended, if on duty, or minutes read initialed if not on duty. Cost Awareness: o Supplies are used appropriately o Charge stickers (or charge system) are utilized appropriately o Minimal supplies are stored in resident room o Discharged medications are returned to the pharmacy or destroyed in a timely manner o Floor-stock medications are charged and re-stocked o Participates in the identification of staff educational needs. o Serves as a preceptor, as delegated, for new staff o Maintains patient/resident care supplies, equipment and environment o Participates in the development of unit objectives o Participates in the quality assessment and improvement process and activities. Benefits: All Full Time staff is eligible for Insurance Benefits (Health, Visual, Dental) Our Facility offers a Shift Differential pay for the following shifts: o 6am-2pm = Paid at Regular Base Rate o 2pm-10pm = Paid at $0.50 for hours worked during the shift o 10pm-6am = Paid at $1.00 for hours worked during the shift
Must have a valid CNA license as well as CMA license in the State of Texas Open Shifts: 2pm-10pm Shift Position Summary: To pour, pass, and document all routine prescribed medications and to give PRN medication upon the instructions of the licensed nurse only. Occupational Skills : Work well with others Ability to exercise good judgment and tact in dealing with resident’s, resident families and staff members Good communication skills • Good organizational skills Familiarity with LTC computer software Ability to follow written and oral instructions Ability to lift, push, pull and/or move a minimum of 50lbs or more Walking, turning, reaching, stooping, squatting, pivoting and bending as needed Flexibility in work schedule and assignments as needed Knowledge of medications and possible side effects Education, Training and Experience Requirements: High school or general education diploma (GED) Must be a certified nurse aide Must have successfully completed state approved school of medication administration Must carry current acknowledgment card or certification issued by state agency Must demonstrate a working knowledge of Universal Precautions and the Blood Borne Pathogen rules Essential Job Duties: Abide by restrictions placed on the job by state agency Observe and report to the facility’s charge licensed nurse reactions and side effects to medication shown by resident Answer resident call lights Take and record vital signs prior to the administration of medication which could affect or change the vital signs Administer regularly prescribed medication which the permit holder has been trained to administer only after personally preparing (setting up) the medication to be administered Administer oxygen per nasal cannula or a non-scaling face mask only in an emergency. Immediately after the emergency, the Medication Aide shall verbally notify the licensed nurse on duty or on call and appropriately document the action and notification Apply specifically ordered ophthalmic, optic, and nasal medication Must be able to follow accurately all principals of good medication administration Must be willing to cooperate with licensed nurse in charge and be accountable for all actions Must be aware of limitations and not attempt to exceed those Must be willing to help with all work in whatever way possible which includes lifting, transferring, and supporting residents who weigh 50 lbs or more Other duties as assigned by the Administrator and/or supervisor A Medication Aide Cannot: Administer medication by the injection route including: a. intramuscular route b. intravenous route c. subcutaneous route d. intradermal route e. hypodermoclysis route Administer medication used for intermittent positive pressure breathing (IPPB) treatments or any form of medication nebulizer treatments Administer previously ordered pro re nata (PRN) medication unless authorization is obtained from the facility’s licensed nurse on duty or on call. If authorization is obtained, the Medication Aide must: a. document in the resident’s records, symptoms indicating the need for the medication and the time the symptoms occurred b. document in resident’s records that the facility’s licensed nurse was contacted, symptoms were described, and permission was granted to administer the medication and the time of contact c. obtain permission to administer the medication each time the symptoms occur in the resident, and d. ensure that the resident’s records are co-signed by the licensed nurse who gave permission by the end of the nurse’s shift or if the nurse was on call, by the end of the nurse’s next tour of duty Administer the initial dose of a medication that has not been previously administered to a resident. Whether a medication has been previously administered shall be determined by the resident’s current clinical records Calculate a resident’s medication doses for administration except that the permit holder may: a. Measure a prescribed amount of a liquid medication to be administered; and b. Break a tablet for administration to a resident provided the licensed nurse on duty or on call has calculated the dosage. The resident’s medication card or its equivalent shall accurately document how the tablet must be altered prior to administration. Crush medication unless authorization is obtained from the licensed nurse on duty or on resident’s medication card or its equivalent Administer medications or feedings by way of a tube inserted in a cavity of the body Receive or assume responsibility for reducing to writing a verbal or telephone order from a physician, dentist, or podiatrist Order a resident’s medications from a pharmacy verbally. (Must be by fax only) Apply topical medications that involve the treatment of skin that is broken or blistered of when specified aseptic technique is ordered by the attending physician Steal, divert, or otherwise misuse medications Fraudulently procure or attempt to procure a permit Neglect to administer appropriate medications, as prescribed, in a responsible manner Administer medications if the person is unable to do so with reasonable skill and safety to residents by reason of drunkenness, excessive use of drugs, narcotics, chemicals, or any other type of material; or Order a STAT medication unless approved by DON/ADON Medication aides must function in accordance with accepted pharmaceutical and nursing practices, and as set forth in this facility’s policies. Benefits: All Full Time Staff is eligible for Insurance Benefits (Health, Dental, Vision) Our Facility offers a Shift Differential pay for the following shifts: -6am-2pm = Paid at Regular Base Rate -2pm-10pm = Paid at + $0.50 for hours worked during the shift -10pm-6am = Paid at + $1.00 for hours worked during the shift
