Qualified Medication Aide
About The Position
Qualified Medication Aides are valuable members of our health care team who work under the supervision of a licensed nurse to perform skilled nursing care tasks as assigned according to plan of care. Alexandria Health and Rehabilitation is a skilled nursing facility located in Alexandria, Indiana. Alexandria Health and Rehabilitation is seeking compassionate Qualified Medication Aides to become a part of our team where our primary goal is to provide exceptional care to our residents. Alexandria Health and Rehabilitation is seeking Qualified Medication Aides to- Prepare and administer safely and document regularly prescribed oral medications to residents. Administer as allowed, oral PRN drugs when authorized by a licensed nurse. Understand that injectable medications must always be given by a licensed nurse. Demonstrate knowledge that the telephone or verbal orders may never be accepted by a QMA. Understand and demonstrate knowledge that appropriate vital signs will be taken and recorded as required before administering certain medications.
Requirements
- Must be certified as Qualified Medication Aide in the State of Indiana.
- Must complete a State approved training program in medication administration.
- Must possess a current health certificate/examination as required by State agencies.
- Must perform only those duties that were taught in the approved training program.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and administer safely and document regularly prescribed oral medications to residents.
- Administer as allowed, oral PRN drugs when authorized by a licensed nurse.
- Understand that injectable medications must always be given by a licensed nurse.
- Demonstrate knowledge that the telephone or verbal orders may never be accepted by a QMA.
- Understand and demonstrate knowledge that appropriate vital signs will be taken and recorded as required before administering certain medications.
Benefits
- Health Insurance through United Healthcare
- Dental Insurance through HRI Dental
- Vision Insurance through EyeMed
- Supplemental Insurance: Critical Illness Accident Disability Coverage Hospital Indemnity Life Insurance through Cincinnati Life: Builds cash value Employee-owned policy Family coverage, including grandchildren
- Paid Vacation
- Attendance Bonuses
- Weekend Bonuses
- Holiday Pay – starts immediately with no waiting period
- Tuition Assistance Programs
- Student Loan Repayment Program
- Career Advancement Opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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