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Essential Duties and Responsibilities


+ Performs resident care responsibilities in a manner conducive to their safety and comfort consistent with MGM Healthcare Clinical Policies and Procedures as well as state/federal guidelines and regulations.

+ Administers medications as ordered by a physician under the supervision of a licensed nurse, in accordance with any state and federal regulations and consistent with facility policy.

+ Must demonstrate knowledge of “five rights” of medication administration. Administers and records all medication given to residents’ based upon their specific chart.

+ Notifies appropriate licensed staff when a resident complains of pain.

+ May take and record vital signs of residents as assigned or as may be required by certain medications.

+ Records the administration of medications and/or treatments appropriately, utilizing the computer system to enter and reference resident informati...