Nursing Support Staff for Residential Facility

Requirements

• Dispense oral, inhalation and topical medications to patients under direct supervision of a licensed nurse
• Observe patients for drug reactions and report any problems to the nurses
• Perform tasks associated with medication administration, including patient vital signs, calculating medication dosages and stock the medication cart
• Recording medication administration according to agency procedure
• Assists the nurse in providing care to clients, which includes observation and reporting of client needs
• Recognizes and performs tasks according to level of education and training
• Accepts responsibility and accountability for own performance according to state laws and regulations
• Performs tasks in an ethical, legal, and caring manner
• Performs tasks safely and effectively to assure client comfort and welfare
• Respects client rights
• Protects confidential client information unless otherwise required to promote client safety and welfare
• Follows federal, state, and agency regulations to protect own health and that of others
• Seeks guidance from the nurse as needed to perform tasks safely and efficiently
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision and 401(K)
• Generous paid time off accrual
• Excellent growth and development opportunities