MNA - Medication Nursing Assistant

The MNA (Medication Nursing Assistant) position is designed for a Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) who has at least two years of full time employment as an LNA and who has completed an approved Medication Nurse Assistant Training Program.  The MNA's primary responsibility is the administration of medications to residents. We are looking to fill a 2p-10p MNA position at Webster at Rye. 

• Follows physician orders and administers regularly scheduled oral, topical, suppository, nasal and ocular medications to residents who are clinically stable.
• Consults with the Nurse to assess a resident who requests a "prn" (as needed) medication.
• Reports to Nurse observations regarding changes in resident's status.
• Observes the five rights of medication administration.
• Ensures that Resident's medications are re-ordered in a timely fashion and are available for scheduled and prn administration.
• Adheres to duties and responsibilities as LNA. 
• Completes any duties as assigned.
• Provide patient care under supervision as assigned.
• Serve meals, feed those patients who require it and assist patients in the dining room.
• Provide fluids and nourishment for the residents.
• Maintain a safe, attractive and comfortable environment for the residents, with special consideration to cleanliness, ventilation, lighting, repairs and furniture arrangement.
• Answer resident's call for assistance promptly.
• Report to the supervising nurse immediately if the resident complains, has a change in condition, or whenever other special needs arise.
• Provide special services for residents not needing professional skills.
• Perform specific functions as are taught by professional personnel in accordance with Community policies.
• Carry out housekeeping functions on the unit that are not specifically assigned to the Housekeeping Department.
• Carry out technical duties and procedures as assigned if she/he has satisfactorily completed an in-service program on such.
• Maintain good relationships with residents and their families and friends as well as with the public in general.
• Transport residents as required.
• Assume all other duties as assigned by Charge Nurse.
• Assume responsibility for self-safety and safety of immediate work environment.
• Responsible for attendance at annual in-service programs with regards to body mechanics, right-to-know laws and fire and safety procedures.

• Medication Nurse Assistant (MNA) licensed by the State of New Hampshire.
• Experience in long-term care preferred but not required.

Silverstone Living is a non-profit organization supporting Hunt Community, The Huntington at Nashua, At Home by Hunt and Webster at Rye. Our organization is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

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