Medication Manager

Description

Easterseals Iowa is currently looking for Certified Medication Managers! Come join us at our serene Camp Sunnyside and make lasting memories for a lifetime! 

Our current need is for our year round respite camp weekends twice per month- (subject to change depending on availability): 

Friday: 5:00pm-close (typically around 10:00pm)

Saturday: 6:00am-2:00pm and 2:00pm-close 

Sunday: 6:00am-4:30pm

Hours can be flexible but ideal candidates are required to work 1 shift per month

Principle Accountabilities:

• Work under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. 
• Follow appropriate medical routines including record keeping, disposal of medical waste, managing and safeguarding medications, and utilizing approved standing orders.
• Perform inventory, organize, and administer medications checked into the health center. 
• Assist with entering MARS into database, completing documentation, and phone calls to guardians and caregivers.
• Organize cabin MARS and binders. 
• Provide first aid to campers and team members.
• Keep health center clean and organized. 
• Assist team members as needed in making sure other care and supervising needs are being met in accordance with Easterseals protocol.
• Acquire working knowledge of each camper's medication administration record as assigned. Understand given medications desired effects, side effects, and undesired effects. 
• Understand, follow, and work to ensure compliance with all policies and procedures including all safety regulations. 
• Assist team members in making sure that all documentation is completed in accordance with the program's protocol.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience Requirements:

• Must be 18 years of age at time of employment.
• High School diploma or equivalency preferred.
• Willing to become medication manager certified through our program which can include: (completing online modules, being checked off by our nurse, and completing orientation shifts). 
• Communicate effectively in written and verbal formats. 
• Ability to accept supervision and guidance. 
• Ability to collaborate cooperatively with direct supervisor and other team members.
• Ability to bend, stoop, twist, and lift.
• Ability to transfer or move a minimum of eighty pounds.
• Ability to pass CPR (Adult and Child), First Aid within first 90 days.
• Ability to successfully complete Mandatory Reporter of Child and Dependent Adult Abuse within first 30 days.
• Ability to safely pass medications in accordance with the Easterseals Medication Administration policy
• Insurable under Easterseals insurance policy. 
• Access to Reliable Transportation for regular participation in work.