Medication Nurse
$62,400–$64,480 year
On-siteSacramento, California, United States
Job Summary
Administer medications, injections, and wound care treatments as ordered by physicians, while supervising the medication room and maintaining accurate resident accounts. Coordinate services with pharmacies and physicians to order refills and track changes, then prepare and distribute medications to residents. Verify ingestion, document refusals, and monitor psychotropic use against physician orders. Maintain clean, stocked carts, perform narcotic counts, and ensure all documentation meets company policy. Communicate with families and vendors as needed while adhering to the Nurse Practice Act and safety protocols.
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 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
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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