Medication Aide/ RMA

1 week ago

Arlington VA United States Culpepper Garden Full time
*JOB DESCRIPTION *

*REGISTERED MEDICATION AIDE *

*Supervision and Direction: *
The Registered Medication Aide receives general supervision and direction from the Assisted
Living Charge Nurse/Unit Coordinator. The Registered Medication Aide will comply with established policies and operational procedures. In the absence of the Assisted Living Charge
Nurse/Unit Coordinator, the Registered Medication Aide will accept guidance and instruction from the Director of Nursing/Wellness or Administrator.

Under the supervision of the Licensed Nurse, The Registered Medication Aide administers medications as prescribed by the resident’s physician and documents the administration, the medication effectiveness and any noted adverse actions or side effects of the medications in accordance with the established policies and procedures, current standards of practice and care and applicable state/federal regulations.

*Qualifications / Educational Requirements *
This employee must have successfully completed course work and examinations to obtain registration as a Registered Medication Aide. The Registered Medication Aide must familiarize him/herself with policies and procedures and demonstrate this knowledge during the performance of their duties. The Registered Medication Aide must recognize complications, adverse actions or side effects of medications and obtain input from the Licensed Nurse as indicated to ensure the optimum health and safety of the resident. The Registered Medication
Aide must understand and practice resident confidentiality.

The Registered Medication Aide is a nurse assistant who has successfully completed a training program approved by the State of Virginia for medication administration, has an acceptable score on the written and clinical examinations and has received certification as Registered Medication
Aide.

This position requires the candidate:
* Have a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as a Registered Medication Aide in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
* Have a current first aid, CPR certification, or acquire certification within 60 days of hire.

*Physical Requirements: *
The Registered Medication Aide must possess manual dexterity to handle delicate instruments and other equipment and the ability to observe and report changes in a resident’s clinical condition to the Licensed Nurse. The Registered Medication Aide must be able to obtain and record the resident’s temperature, pulse, respiration rate and blood pressure. The Registered
Medication Aide must be able to lift, stoop, carry, turn, and assist high-risk residents, push medication carts and be willing and able to work a flexible work schedule. The Registered
Medication Aide must be able to sit, stand, bend and move continuously during work hours.
Must be able to lift and/or carry 50 to 75 pounds.

1/9/2009

*Duties and Responsibilities: *

1. Understands and agrees with the facility philosophy and goal to maintain, improve and/or enhance each resident’s quality of care and quality of life.

2. Administers and accurately records the administration of medications for residents as prescribed by the physician in accordance with established policies and procedures and applicable state/federal regulations.

3. Observes, records and reports to the Licensed Nurse symptoms and conditions of residents that could be related to medication interactions, adverse drug reactions or medication side effects.

4. Determines and records effectiveness of medications in a timely and accurate manner as required by state and federal regulations.

5. Provides and promotes resident’s rights during the administration of medications.

6. Stores medications in a safe and accurate manner in accordance with established policies and procedures and applicable state/federal regulations.

7. Monitors medications to ensure adequate accountability measures are taken when medications are ordered, received into the facility, administered and at change of shift as required by policies and procedures and applicable state/federal regulations.

8. Routinely inspects, cleans and monitors equipment and supplies to ensure resident safety.

Reports any equipment or supply issues to the Licensed Nurse for correction or repair.

9. Obtains, records and reports vital signs as indicated during the administration of medications.

10. Demonstrates awareness of proper infection control practice by using Universal Precautions and following policies and procedures, including Blood-borne Pathogen Standards and the facility’s Exposure Control Plan.

11. Communicates to residents, staff and others in accurate and factual manner and seeks clarification from or refers questions to Licensed Nurse when indicated.

12. The Registered Medication Aide is also required to perform duties of a Certified Nurse

Assistant or Personal Care Assistant.

13. Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $22.00 per hour

Benefits:
* 401(k)
* Dental insurance
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Vision insurance
Schedule:
* 8 hour shift
* Day shift
* Holidays
* Monday to Friday
* Night shift
* Weekends as needed

Education:
* High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Shift availability:
* Day Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person

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