QMA - PT

OPS LIVING LLC • South Bend, IN

3d • $22 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

QMAs provide medications and nursing care to residents under the supervision of the community nurse. They perform CNA functions and provide resident care within the scope allowed by the CNA title. QMAs administer prescribed oral, topical, rectal, ophthalmic, and optic medications; injectable and chemotherapeutic medications are excluded. They observe and report desired or undesirable medication effects, administer PRN medications and treatments only with authorization from a licensed nurse or physician, document medication administration, withholding, or refusal in the medical record, and promptly notify the nurse in charge when needed. They keep the LPN/RN informed of residents’ conditions and responses to medications. Additional duties may be assigned. The role requires respecting residents’ and staff members’ privacy, maintaining confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA and protecting sensitive organizational information, and following policies and procedures while completing tasks correctly and on time.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of a state-approved medication administration course in accordance with regulatory agency guidelines, and ability to furnish and maintain proof of QMA certification.
• Certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant recognized by the state of Indiana, maintained throughout employment.
• Knowledge of and ability to use equipment and devices used to administer medications to residents.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to maintain accurate medication records for each resident.
• Willingness to cooperate and work with other staff and residents.
• Special interest in the aging population and a strong desire to provide compassionate care.
• Ability to handle a high degree of frustration, remain calm during emergencies, adapt flexibly, and shift priorities.
• Ability to lift up to 80 pounds occasionally and up to 60 pounds frequently.

Responsibilities

• Perform the functions of a CNA and provide resident care within the scope allowed by the CNA title.
• Administer prescribed oral, topical, rectal, ophthalmic, and optic medications; do not administer injectable or chemotherapeutic medications.
• Observe desired and undesirable effects of administered medications and report those effects to the licensed nurse.
• Administer PRN medications and treatments only when authorized by a licensed nurse or physician.
• Document medication administration, withholding, or resident refusal in the medical record and immediately notify the nurse in charge.
• Keep the LPN/RN informed in a timely manner about residents’ conditions and responses to medications.
• Respect the privacy of residents, staff, and the organization, and maintain confidentiality of resident and sensitive organizational information.
• Follow policies and procedures and complete tasks correctly and on time.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED