We are seeking caring and compassionate Medication Nursing Assistants(MNA). As MNA you will administer/assist with approved medications under the supervision of a nurse.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Communicates questions, concerns, and/or discrepancies related to medication administration/assistance to Resident Care Director/Resident Care Nurse (RCD/RCN)
• Communicates any significant change of mental or physical status of resident to RCD/RCN.
• Documents administration/assistance on Medication Observation Record (MOR).
• Documents/ notifies RCD/RCN of administration/assistance of PRN meds
• Responsible for documentation on PRN meds and affect, as allowed per state regulations.
• Recognizes and can assist in the prevention of elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation
• Demonstrates proficiency at reading and understanding a Resident Care Service Plan or assignment (e.g., ADLs and introductory visits)
• Checks all med books and ensures that meds have been given, treatments completed, and all initials are complete as state regulations permit
• Acts as lead in an emergency (e.g., elopement, fire, disaster, etc.)
• Follows Infection Control protocol

• Able to properly and safely set up and administer/assist with medications as allowed by State Regulations.
• Able to properly chart medications administered/ assisted and immediately report to the nurse those medications not administered/ assisted for any reason.
• Answers emergency calls and attends to residents’ needs promptly
• Responsible for maintaining adequate supply of meds (ordering and reordering)
• Responsible for documentation of med administration/ assistance on MOR

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/LICENSURE- CERTIFICATION

• Must complete a state approved training course in medication administration and receive a certificate of satisfactory successful completion. Must retain NH license as applicable by state regulation. Must also attend the Benchmark Medication Aide training program.
• Must demonstrate competency in accordance with the state-approved protocol in drug administration/ assistance.
• Successfully complete Medication Aide competency review (as supervised by RCD / RCN)
• Must have current certification as a nursing assistant or have successfully completed the certified home health aide or homemaker/personal care homemaker training program.
• High School education preferred
• CPR certification required or ability to obtain within six months of hire
• Physically able to move at least 50 lbs. without assistance