Atlas Post Acute · 5 months ago
PRN Memory Care Medication Tech
Columbia Place Assisted Living and Memory Care
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelAtlas Post Acute is a healthcare facility specializing in assisted living and memory care. They are seeking a PRN Memory Care Medication Tech to administer medications, maintain documentation, and ensure compliance with facility policies and procedures regarding medication management.
Hospital & Health Care
Responsibilities
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 medications administered are properly labeled
Follow facility procedures in regard to charting medications
Assist in documenting and removing medications that are discontinued by the attending physician
Follow facility procedures governing drug receipt errors, including notifying the delivery source and the Director of Nursing Services
Ensure that documentation of the drug receipt error includes a written error report, signed by an observer/witness and you
Follow facility procedures in holding medications for residents who are transferred from the facility or when the attending physician discontinues medications
Observe and verify that medication is ingested or applied as directed
Document any instance where prescribed medication is not administered, including reason(s) for refusal
Promptly notify the Charge Nurse, Nurse Supervisor, or Director of Nursing Services of any errors or reactions to medications by residents
Verify the identity of the resident before administering the medication treatment
Accurately measure, record, and report the vital signs of residents
Follow the facility’s procedures allowing residents to self administer his or her medications
Be familiar with the meaning and usage of common medical abbreviations, symbols, and terms relative to the administration of medications as used by the facility, pharmacists, and physicians
Attend and participate in continuing education programs designed to keep you abreast of changes in your profession, as well as to maintain your certification on a current status
Agree not to disclose resident’s protected health information and promptly report suspected or known violations of such disclosure to the Administrator
Report any known or suspected unauthorized attempt to access facility’s information system
Perform all assigned tasks in accordance with our established policies and procedures, and as instructed by your supervisors
Follow work assignments, and/or work schedules in completing and performing your assigned tasks
Cooperate with inter departmental personnel, as well as other facility personnel to ensure that nursing services can be adequately maintained to meet the needs of the residents
Maintain the confidentiality of all resident care information including protected health information
Report known or suspected incidents of unauthorized disclosure of such information
Qualification
Required
Must possess, as a minimum, a high school education or its equivalent
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers and employees
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
Must be a licensed Medication Aide having successfully completed a state approved training program and any necessary examination(s) in accordance with state laws
Company
Atlas Post Acute
Welcome to Atlas Post Acute located in Pueblo, Colorado. We are your choice for rehabilitation and long-term care in Pueblo County.
Founded in 2023
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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