Medication Nurse
$72,800–$81,120 year
On-siteSan Jose, California, United States
EXPIREDSan Jose, California, United StatesOn-siteFull Time$72,800–$81,120 yearSenior Level
Full TimeSenior Level
Job Summary
Administer medications, injections, suppositories, and wound care treatments as ordered by physicians while maintaining accurate, confidential resident records. Supervise the medication room and cart, control access, perform narcotic counts, and coordinate services with pharmacies and physicians. Order refills, prepare medications for distribution, and observe that residents ingest prescriptions as directed. Document any refusals, monitor psychotropic use, and communicate with families and vendors as needed. Maintain orderly, stocked rooms and inventory supplies.
Required Qualifications
- Must be a Licensed Vocational Nurse or Registered Nurse holding a valid California nursing license in good standing
- Must pass a Criminal Background check and Health Screening tests, including physical and TB Tests
- Must be able to work with seniors and patiently interact with cognitively impaired individuals
- Must be able to be flexible, adapt and respond to change, make decisions in stressful situations, and prioritize tasks and projects
- Must be able to process information and apply common sense understanding to follow and carry out written or oral instructions
- Must be able to analyze, solve and respond to problems or concerns
- Must be able to count and perform moderately complex math problems
- Must be able to understand the meaning and usage of common medical abbreviations, symbols, and terms relative to the administration of medications as used by the company, pharmacists, and physicians
- Must be able to vaccinate, participate in daily screening, surveillance testing, and to wear face coverings and other personal protective equipment (PPE) to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 or other communicable diseases, per regulatory guidelines
Desired Qualifications
- Prefer one (1) year of experience assisting with medications at a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE)
- Knowledge of and/or ability to learn the theory and practice of assisted living and dementia care
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