Compassionate Qualified Medication Aide – Growth & Benefits

Magnolia Health Systems; Clinton (IN); On-site; USD 41,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Supplemental Insurance

Critical Illness

Accident

Disability Coverage

Hospital Indemnity

Life Insurance

Paid Vacation

Bonuses

Tuition Assistance

Student Loan Repayment

Career Advancement

Job summary

Vermillion Convalescent Center in Clinton, Indiana seeks Qualified Medication Aides to perform skilled nursing care tasks under the supervision of a licensed nurse. Responsibilities include preparing and administering prescribed oral medications and documenting regularly.

The role requires state-certified QMA in Indiana and completion of a state-approved training program in medication administration, with adherence to training scope and patient safety practices.

Qualifications

• Must be certified as Qualified Medication Aide in 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 taught in the approved training program.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and administer safely and document regularly prescribed oral medications.
• Administer oral PRN drugs when authorized by a licensed nurse.
• Injectable medications must always be given by a licensed nurse.
• Be aware that telephone or verbal orders may not be accepted by a QMA.
• Take and record appropriate vital signs before administering certain medications.

Skills

QMA certification (Indiana)

Medication administration training

Health certificate (state requirement)

Education

Indiana QMA certification and training

Job description

Vermillion Convalescent Center in Clinton, Indiana seeks Qualified Medication Aides to perform skilled nursing care tasks under the supervision of a licensed nurse. Responsibilities include preparing and administering prescribed oral medications and documenting regularly.

The role requires state-certified QMA in Indiana and completion of a state-approved training program in medication administration, with adherence to training scope and patient safety practices.