Riverside Health

Non-profit integrated health system delivering care

Medication Technician

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Part-timeNewport News, VA, USA$19.70 - $25.63 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Less than one year of experience is preferred.
A Certified Nurse Aid credential from the Virginia Department of Health Professions is required upon hire.
A Medication Aide credential from the Virginia Department of Health Professions is required upon hire.
CPR/BLS certification from the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or American Safety and Health Institute is required within 30 days.
First Aid certification from the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or American Safety and Health Institute is required within 30 days.

Responsibilities

Administer and document medications and treatments according to scheduled times and the medication administration protocol.
Maintain the confidentiality of resident and fellow employee information.
Maintain the cleanliness, organization, and restocking of the medication room and medication cart.
Obtain accurate vital signs and weights.
Report changes in behavior, activities of daily living, or other signs or symptoms of a change in condition to the nursing leader and/or provider as appropriate.
Act within the scope of Certified Nursing Assistant and Registered Medication Aide in Assisted Living.
Perform other duties as assigned by a supervisor or other management staff.

Desired Qualifications

A high school diploma or GED is preferred.
A Virginia state food handlers card from an ANSI-approved food handlers certificate program is preferred.

Newport News, Virginia

Hiring Range

$19.70 - $25.63/Hourly
Actual pay is determined based on job-related factors such as relevant experience, education, credentials, skills, internal equity, and business needs.

Overview
Works under the supervision of Nursing Supervisor/Manager and is ultimately responsible to the Director of Assisted Living. CMT/CNA performs tasks essential to the direct care of the resident according to the facility policy and procedures, regulatory requirements defined by Department of Social Services for Assisted Living Facilities and Scope of Practice as defined by the Department of Social Services for Assisted Living Facilities and the Department of Health for SNFs and NFs. Responsibilities include, but is not limited to, medication administration, vitals, personal care, and nutrition support.

What you will do

Administers and documents the medications and treatments, according to the scheduled times, following the medication administration protocol
Maintains confidentiality of resident and fellow employee’s information
Maintains the cleanliness, organization, and restocking of the Med room and Med cart
Obtains accurate vital signs and weights
Reports changes in behavior, activities of daily living or other signs/symptoms of change in condition to nursing leader and/or provider as appropriate.
Acts within the scope of Certified Nursing Assistant and Registered Medication Aide in Assisted Living.
Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor or other management staff

Qualifications

Education

High School Diploma or GED, (Preferred)

Experience

Less than 1 year (Preferred)

Licenses and Certifications

Certified Nurse Aid (CNA) - Virginia Department of Health Professions (VDHP) Upon Hire(Required)
Medication Aide - Virginia Department of Health Professions (VDHP) Upon Hire(Required) and
CPR/BLS Certification - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) within 30 Days(Required)
First Aid - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) within 30 Days(Required)
Food Handlers Card (FH) - VA State - ANSI-approved Food Handlers certificate program (Preferred)

To learn more about being a team member with Riverside Health System visit us at https://www.riversideonline.com/careers.

About the Company

Riverside Health

Non-profit integrated health system delivering care

Riverside Health is a non-profit, integrated network of hospitals, physicians, continuing care facilities, and wellness centers that provides comprehensive health care services to people in eastern Virginia. Its model combines hospital care, outpatient services, and long-term care under one system to coordinate care across facilities. It operates using community-based clinics and hospitals to deliver high-quality care with a focus on accessibility and care continuity, rather than profit. Riverside's goal is to improve community health by offering coordinated, accountable health services through a regional network founded in 1915.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Newport News, VA
Founded: 1915

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