Trained Medication Aide- 2nd Shift Details

Trained Medication Aide- 2nd Shift

Meridian Behavioral Health - Rochester, MN

Employment Type : Full-Time

Medication Aide

Location: Rochester, MN

Shift: 2nd shift 3:00pm-11:30pm including every other weekend

Meridian Behavioral Health LLC is a leader in behavioral health care and addiction recovery services, with a network of addiction treatment centers in Minnesota. Our programs deliver an expansive set of services to hundreds of clients daily. We're looking for talented, experienced and passionate professional to enhance our team. Our goal is to attract and retain the best!

We are currently searching for a Full-time Medication Aide to work in the nursing department at our men's residential facility, Oakridge. This position is great for CNA's or PCA's who are looking for a change and wants to gain more experience with a different patient population. Also, for nursing students who want to get hands on experience. Or, anyone who is passionate about chemical dependency and mental health and wants to make a difference in someone's recovery.

This Opportunity Includes:

• Career growth - we're on the cusp of a major expansion - grow with us!
• Passionate co-workers
• An opportunity to train with our best
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid Training
• Competitive Pay
• Full benefits, medical, dental, vision
• 20 days of PTO
• Tuition reimbursement

Responsibilities:

• Provide appropriate nursing services and education to clients.
• Observe, record, and reports to the appropriate person any symptoms, reactions and changes in a client’s condition.
• Receives and transcribes physician order to client charts.
• Chart nursing notes in an informative and descriptive manner reflecting the care provided and the response to that care.
• Participate in report at shift change.
• Administer Mantoux upon admission.
• Complete scheduled weekly updates.
• Complete scheduled chart audits.
• Maintain compliance with the Minnesota Department of Health regulations.

Minimum Requirements:

• Interest in Behavioral Health and Chemical Dependency
• A minimum of one year freedom from chemical abuse problems.
• 18 years of age or older
• TMA certification is a plus. Must become TMA certified with the company if hired.

We owe our success to the passion, commitment and expertise of our staff. Many have been through our program personally and know what it takes to get back on that road to recovery – and stay there. Our licensed and experienced staff takes the role of coach/teacher, providing support and encouragement from the heart.

Meridian Behavioral Health provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.