Meadow View Administers medication to assigned residents according to professional standards, facility policy and physician orders, ensuring

Responsibilities:

The correct medication/dosage is given to the right resident, at the right time, and by the right route

The medication is signed for as soon as it is passed

The response to medication is noted, reported, and charted

The effectiveness of medication is noted and charted

The medication cart is cleaned and stocked daily with paper supplies

Medication orders are picked up and medication is ordered from the pharmacy and delivered in a timely manner.

Provides assistance to Meadowview Care Assistants as needed.

Produces timely, accurate and legally compliant documentation of resident status, changes and observations in resident chart and communications book

Provides continual monitoring of residents' physical, social, and mental statuses

Promptly reports variance or change in status to Residential Services Administrator and rest of care team

Assesses/reassesses residents' needs and recommends appropriate care, emphasizing resident preferences and habits

Completes special projects/tasks in support of effective department functioning as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications:

HS Diploma/GED and current NYS Med Tech Certification

2 years of professional nursing experience is required, with preference given to those who have worked with Seniors and/or in an Assisted Living setting.