Medication Aide - PRN

Job purpose

Participates in the daily care of residential and withdrawal management patients as directed by the unit nurse.

Duties and responsibilities

• Accurately implements all directives from the Nursing Supervisor / VP of Nursing / Medical Director
• Attends all required trainings and department meetings as required.
• Demonstrates high professional / ethical standards and works well with others as part of the treatment team. Has a therapeutic approach of being empathetic, respectful, and motivational.
• Demonstration of the ability to perform the skills that support CAT nursing competencies
• Completes any administrative duties needed for patient care
• Completes timely, accurate and thorough documentation on all patient care activities
• Administers medications and documents per procedure and protocol
• Monitors all patients for adverse drug reactions and completes required documentation
• Collect urine specimens as directed by unit nurse
• Assists nurse with any and all duties necessary as allowed by certification and Ohio law.
• Provides education to the patients to promote an understanding of the impact drugs and alcohol have on the medical / mental health of individuals
• Utilizes Sigmund / Aura Electronic Medical Record system for all appropriate documentation
• Reports to work promptly at assigned hours. Dependable, completes work in a timely manner. Conscientious about assignments demonstrated by accurate and thorough work ethic
• Job duties and scheduled work-times are subject to change according to agency need per CAT Policy / Procedure.
• Verbalizes understanding of nursing schedule, call offs, on call needs, and mandatory overtime as it may apply per CAT policy.
• Responsible for other duties that may be defined by the Nurse Supervisor / VP of Nursing / or Medical Director.

Qualifications

Working conditions

Physical requirements

Category I