Medication Aide/Med Tech/Med Pass - CMA/LPN/RN - Sandstone Healthcare Group

Sandstone American Fork is now hiring Medication Aides/Med Pass/Med Techs to join our grown team!

We are committed to delivering personalized, professional, and expert-level care to every resident. Sandstone is looking for individuals with the passion and initiative to provide excellent service to everyone who walks through our doors. Apply Today!

What we offer:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• 401K + Company match
• Competitive pay, along with PTO and Holiday time off
• DailyPay

Schedule: 6pm -10pm

Responsibilities:

Under the supervision of the Charge Nurse, safely administers medications as prescribed by the resident’s physician and documents the administration, the medication effectiveness, and any noted adverse actions or side effects of the medications in accordance with the established policies and procedures of Sandstone Healthcare, current standards of practice and care and applicable state/federal regulations. Assist with promoting a compassionate physical and psychosocial environment for the residents.

• Administers and accurately records the administration of medications for residents as prescribed by the physician in accordance with established policies and procedures of Avalon and applicable State/federal regulations.
• Observes records and report to the Staff Nurse symptoms and conditions of residents that could be related to medication interactions, adverse drug reactions, or side effects.
• Determines and records the effectiveness of medications in a timely and accurate manner as required by state and federal regulations.
• Provides and promotes residents’ rights during the administration of medications.
• Stores medications in a safe and accurate manner in accordance with established policies and procedures of Avalon and applicable state/federal regulations.
• Monitors medications to ensure adequate accountability measures are taken when medications are ordered, received into the facility, administered, and at the change of shift as required by policies and procedures of Avalon and applicable state/federal regulations.
• Routinely inspects, cleans, and monitors equipment and supplies to ensure resident safety. Reports equipment or supply issues to the Staff Nurse for correction or repair.
• Obtains, records, and reports vital signs as indicated during the administration of medications.
• Demonstrates awareness of proper infection control practice by using Universal Precautions and following policies and procedures of Avalon, including OSHA’s Blood-borne Pathogen Standard.
• Communicates to residents, staff, and others in an accurate and factual manner and seeks clarification from or refers questions to Staff Nurse when indicated.

Qualifications:

• Must be a Certified Nursing Assistant and successfully complete a state-approved Medication Aide/Med Tech/Med Pass program, which includes classroom and facility training, and exam.
• or Must be an RN or LPN 
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must achieve 12 hours of in-service education annually as required by federal regulations (as well as meet state requirements, if exceeds federal).
• Must have the ability to read, write and follow oral and written directions in English.
• Must be able to relate positively and favorably to residents and families and to work cooperatively with co-workers and supervisors.
• Must be willing to assist others, including co-workers.
• Must meet all local health regulations and pass the post-employment physical exam if required. This requirement also includes drug screening, criminal background investigation, and reference inquiry.

Sandstone is an Equal Opportunity Employer.