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Generous PTO policy
401K retirement plan with employer contributions
Comprehensive benefits package with medical coverage, voluntary dental, vision, and life insurance, short-term disability, and AD&D coverage
Responsibilities/Qualifications/Skillset
The primary purpose of your job position is to assist in the administering of medications to residents as ordered by the attending physician, under the direction of the attending physician, the nurse supervisor or charge nurse, and the Director of Health Services. The administration of medications shall be in accordance with established nursing standards, the policies, procedures, and practices of this Community, and the requirements of this state.
Responsibilities
Follow the policies and procedures of the Community governing the administering of medications to residents.
Note and report errors in the administration of medications
Perform administrative requirements, such as completing necessary forms, charts, reports, etc., and submit these as may be required.
Accurately and safely prepare, administer, and document the oral and/or topical medications that are commonly used in this Community and that may be ordered for resident use by the physician or the Medical Director
Follow the labeling policies and practices of the Community
Ensure that all medications administered are properly labeled
Assist with medication charting as directed by the Nurse Supervisor/Charge Nurse
Follow Community procedures in regard to charting of medications
Follow Community policies and procedures regarding the destroying of medications; assist in carrying out these rules under the direction of the Community pharmacist or Director of Health Services, including the documentation requirements
Assist in documenting and removing medications that are discontinued by the attending physician
Follow Community procedures governing drug receipt errors, including notifying the delivery source and the Director of Health Services
Ensure that medication is returned and reordered except emergency drugs
Ensure that documentation of the drug receipt error includes a written error report, signed by an observer/witness and you
Follow Community procedures in holding medications for residents who are transferred from the Community or when the attending physician discontinues medications
Accurately measure, record, and report the vital signs of residents
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 Health Services of any errors or reactions to medications by residents
Ensure that no medication is administered without a written, signed, dated order from an attending licensed physician
Follow the Community procedure for recording the order in the resident's clinical record, including the type, route, dosage, frequency and strength of each medication
Verify the identity of the resident before administering the medication treatment
Assist the Nurse Supervisor/Charge Nurse in monitoring and documenting all aspects of such self-administering
Promptly notify the Nurse Supervisor/Charge Nurse of any failure of a resident to properly take any "self-administered" 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 Community, pharmacists, and physicians
Education & Experience
Must possess, as a minimum, a high school education or its equivalent, a Certified Nurse's Assistant, and/or the requirements of local state regulation.
Must be a licensed Certified Medication Aide having successfully completed a state approved training program (If applicable) and any necessary examination(s) in accordance with laws of this State
Facility Information
Ovation Sienna Hills Retirement Community, in St. George Utah, is a place to re-energize, explore, and engage at your own pace in one of the nation's most beautiful resort towns. Independent living, assisted living, and memory care at Ovation Sienna Hills are inspired by life and St. George's amazing location and atmosphere.
The Luxury Retirement Community consists of 300 apartments and 25 villas. Independent Living is offered in 150 apartments. As residents look for more support, they will find 150 suites of Assisted Living and Memory Care rooms.
Our Mission: To enhance the life of every person we serve
Supports and maintains The Avamere Family of Companies Core Values:
