Mediation Technician/LPN

Company: Brekenridge Retirement Center
Location: Rocky Mount
Posted on: January 9, 2021

Job Description:

Medication TechnicianShift: Every other weekend, 6:30 am - 3 pmEducation:Valid Nurse Aide I and/or IIGraduate of accredited RN/LPN programMedication Aide CertificationDuties:

• Assure that medications of all types are dispensed properly, timely and orderly and all injections are administered according to the directions.
• Assure all medication has been ordered from the pharmacy in a timely manner.
• Communicate accurately, timely and appropriately with all health care providers concerning medication.
• Be familiar with all residents' medical records and history.
• Be familiar and have an understanding of the Resident's Bill of Rights and adhere to them.
• Check MAR's daily for accuracy and correct charting.
• Be aware of changes in medications (routing, strength and dosage).
• Assure proper treatment of equipment and supplies.
• Checks in all medication when they are delivered from the pharmacy.
• Count Narcotics at each shift change and report discrepancies immediately to the RN.
• Maintain proper medical records and see that records are correct, doctor orders are implemented and medical charting is complete.
• Assure that monthly vitals of resident are completed by the 15th of each month.
• Notify the RN if any resident has a change in their medical status and needs to be reexamined.
• Assure that in case of an emergency the RN is notified and the proper agencies are also notified.
• Assure that the RN is aware of any medication problems that arises with the resident.
• Assure that the personal care needs, physical and mental needs are met of each resident by following the SIC Hourly Round Guideline.
• Coordinating proper transportation of residents to schedule appointments and meetings.
• See that all Accident Reports are filled out appropriately and faxed to the Nash County Adult Care Home Specialist within 24 hours. \
• Responsible for the supervision of all Med Techs and Nurse Aides teammates.
• Reporting problems with staff such as performance, tardiness or irresponsibility to the RN. SIC/MT is responsible for completing proper documentation.
• Making sure that Nurse Aides are assisting residents when they pull their call bell.
• Call in workers when there is a call out.
• Assignment of Nurse Aides to Halls, Feeding Room and Dining Room.
• Assign Team Leader and communicate with during the shift.
• Responsible for assignment break times for Nurse Aides and Med Techs.
• Have knowledge of the Brekenridge Retirement Center Policy Manual, which is located at the Nurses' Station.
• Assure that you are communicating with the RN at all times. If the RN is not available, you may contact any member of the Management Team.
• Have and maintain an Active Nurse Aide I/II, LPN/RN license with no substantiated finding of resident abuse, neglect or misappropriation of resident property in a nursing facility.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Management Team Members. Brekenridge is an independently owned and operated retirement center. We are the only retirement center in Rocky Mount that offers both Independent Living and Assisted Living. Our desire is to make our residents feel at home. Our staff and our residents all become one big family who love and support each other. You have to experience it to fully appreciate it!

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