North Shore Healthcare Support Center Kaukauna , WI 54130
Posted 3 days ago
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Med. Tech (CNA)
Up to $25.00/hr. - based on experience
Summary/Objective:
Responsible for administering medications in the skilled nursing setting. Adheres to the standards of care on the unit, manages the environment to maintain resident safety. Performs duties through the nursing delegation process.
Essential Functions:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Performs work assignment in accordance with acceptable nursing standards as delegated by the RN
Provides medication pass to assigned residents as ordered by physician and as delegated by the RN
Utilizes pharmacy, drug references and licensed nurses for medication administration questions
Maintains awareness of actual and potential side effects, adverse reactions, contraindications, and purposes of medication
May not administer meds by the following routes:
Central lines
IV
IV lock
Nasogastric tube
injection (including SQ or IM) (note: some states may allow with a completed competency but it is the policy of this Center that only nurses will administer injections including insulin injections)
Takes and records vital signs and indicated. (should demonstrate competency for BPs if manual cuff is utilized). Reports results to nurse.
Keeps medication cart stocked and clean
Gives/receives report at shift change
Maintains assigned work area, (i.e. nurse station, med cart, medication room, etc.) resident care rooms, and treatment areas in a clean, organized and sanitary manner
Monitors medication supply and informs the nurse if medication orders are needed
Informs nurse of any noted change in condition
Attends regularly conducted staff meetings as scheduled by the Director of Nursing
Participates regularly in continuing education in-service programs
Responsible for resident/patient medication pass during his/her respective shift
Provides required patient observations and interventions
Provides respiratory care, e.g. oxygen, nebulizer treatments as ordered by MD after completing competency with the RN
Performs blood glucose testing as ordered by MD after completing competency with the RN
Prepares and administers medications and documents medication administration in PCC.
Completes all basic treatments and documents in PCC. Reports any changes noted to the charge nurse. Basic treatments include; ointments, creams, dressings to a stage 2 and below and any treatment that doesn't require an assessment.
Administers any scheduled narcotics per MD order without the assist of the nurse. If any PRN (narcotic or non-narcotic) is requested by the resident, the nurse must be notified prior to administering the PRN for assessment purposes.
If unable to give a medication, documents in the progress notes the reason for missed administration and reports to the charge nurse.
Counts all controlled drugs with other nurse at shift change and notifies the DON / Unit Manager of all drug and narcotic discrepancies noted on your shift (note the second person counting must be a nurse)
Keeps medication room and medication cart locked according to regulations
Complies with rules and regulations applicable to position and act in accordance with Center's Compliance Program
Attends and participates in in-service training, performance improvement ("QAPI") committees and other meetings as scheduled and directed
Safety
Knows and follows center rules
Follows center dress and hygiene policies
Demonstrates proper use of equipment. Reports equipment needs or repairs
Follows center smoking policies
Reports any incidents or accidents of residents, staff or visitors to the appropriate center personnel
Reports all hazardous conditions/equipment to Supervisor
Performs duties, which may include transportation of residents, as assigned in Center Disaster Plan
Uses required protective equipment
Follows infection control standards, policies and procedures
Resident Rights
Knows Resident Rights. Helps the residents/patients exercise and/or protect their rights
Reports resident/patient complaints to management
Maintains confidentiality of resident/patient information
HIPAA
Follows and adheres to Center's policies and procedures implementing HIPAA requirements for the privacy and security of protected health information
Uses and/or discloses only minimum amount of Protected Health Information necessary to complete assigned tasks
Reports all suspected violation of company's HIPAA policies or procedures to Center Privacy Designee
Work Environment/Physical Requirements
The responsibilities of this position involve significant physical activities including standing, lifting (up to 50 pounds unassisted), bending, stooping, pushing, pulling and twisting. All nursing department employees of nursing homes may be required to provide lifting and transfer assistance to residents. Lifting and/or transferring some residents will require use of a lifting device and /or assistance of other staff.
Required Education and Experience
Current State certification as a Medication Aide/TMA
Must maintain state required continuing education/in-servicing and keep three years of records showing required in-servicing.
Must maintain required hours of work (per state guidelines) and keep three years of records showing required hours of work
Minimum 1-year nurse assistant experience
Must have and maintain current CPR certification
Preferred Education and Experience
Experience in a fast-paced environment
Post-acute care or health care experience preferred.
Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:
Meets all health requirements imposed by law. Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English. Ability to relate positively, effectively, and appropriately with residents/patients. Families, community members, volunteers, and other center staff. Possess special interest in, and a positive attitude about, working with long-term care residents/patients and the elderly. Demonstrates basic computer knowledge and ability with an aptitude to learn company applications.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
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North Shore Healthcare Support Center