Qualified Medication Aide FT Days $18-$25 per hour (72700)
About The Position
Centurion is proud to be the provider of comprehensive healthcare services to the Indiana Department of Correction. We are currently seeking a full-time Qualified Medication Aide to join our team at Indiana State Prison located in Michigan City, Indiana. The Qualified Medication Aide works under the direction of a Registered Nurse and/or other medical staff and is responsible for assisting nurses by following written and/or oral instructions to administer medications and document drug dosages and times of administration. The QMA takes vital signs, assists in examinations and treatments, and assists patients with activities of daily living. The QMA must monitor patients to report changes in their conditions.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED equivalent required
- Graduation from a Qualified Medication Aide (QMA) training program required
- QMA certification required
- Must be appropriately and actively certified in Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- Ability to obtain a security clearance, to include drug screen and criminal background check
Nice To Haves
- One (1) year of experience in acute care, long-term care, emergency, or correctional setting preferred
Responsibilities
- assisting nurses by following written and/or oral instructions to administer medications
- document drug dosages and times of administration
- takes vital signs
- assists in examinations and treatments
- assists patients with activities of daily living
- monitor patients to report changes in their conditions
Benefits
- Health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Generous paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Flexible Spending Account
- Continuing Education benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
