Smith County Jail Services- Certified Medication Aide Full Time

Description

Job Summary:

The Medication Aide is responsible for rendering care in terms of individualized client needs, with established standards, under the direction/delegation of the provider and/or licensed nurse. The primary responsibility of the position is to administer medications and provide appropriate documentation.

Major Responsibilities / Duties / Critical Tasks:

• Performs tasks associated with medication administration, including adherence to the rights of medication administration, monitoring patient vital signs, calculating medication dosages and stocking the medication cart.
• Administers and accurately records the administration of medications as prescribed by the physician in accordance with established policies and procedures and applicable state/federal regulations.
• Observe patients for drug reactions and report any problems to the nurses.

• Collects and documents the patient's current health status and medical history.
• Completes and/or reviews Admission Data Record as defined by policy.
• Completes accurate and ongoing screening of patient's status and responds appropriately.
• Monitors medications to ensure adequate accountability measures are taken when medications are ordered, received into the facility, policies and procedures and applicable state/federal regulations.
• Assists the nurse in providing care to clients, which includes observation and reporting of client needs
• Recognizes and performs tasks according to level of education and training
• Accepts responsibility and accountability for own performance according to state laws and regulations.
• Performs tasks in an ethical, legal and caring manner
• Performs tasks safely and effectively to assure client comfort and welfare

• Obtains, records, and reports vital signs to appropriate nursing staff
• Works collaboratively with other members of the health care team in coordination of the patient's care utilizing established procedures, policies, and standards.
• Assists other team members in the performance of their assignments as directed.
• Other duties within scope of practice as assigned.

Qualifications

Accompanying Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies:
• Ability to operate standard office equipment and medical equipment such as I.V. pumps, portable oxygen, fluids, etc.
• Must be able to recognize and respond appropriately to urgent/emergent situations per protocols.

Required Education / Experience:
• High school graduation or equivalent.
• Medical office experience.
• Previous experience as a Medication Aide or administration of medications required.

Required Licenses/ Certification:
• Medication Aide certification.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain BLS certification.

Working Environment:

This position is in a jail/correctional facility that is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Rotating shifts, including holidays, may be required.