Level 1 Medication Aide Med-Per Diem (77580)

Centurion Health; Jefferson City (MO); On-site; USD 23,866 - 33,992; Full time

Job summary

Centurion Health is seeking a per-diem Level 1 Medication Aide to join our team at Jefferson City Correctional Center in Jefferson City, Missouri. The role involves administering medications as prescribed and documenting their effectiveness and any side effects.

This full-time position pays $21 per hour plus shift differentials, and requires a high school diploma or GED. Preferred candidates will have current certification as a Level 1 Medication Aide, along with CPR certification.

Qualifications

• Must administer medications as prescribed and document effects.
• Current tuberculosis documentation and CPR/AED certification required.
• One year experience in acute care, emergency or correctional setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications to patients according to prescriptions.
• Document medication effectiveness and any reported side effects.

Skills

Medication administration

Insulin administration

Background investigation processing

Education

High school diploma or GED

Active Level 1 Medication Aide certification

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: MO, Jefferson City - Jefferson City Correctional Center - JEFFERSON CITY, MO 65101Position Type: Full-TimeEducation Level: High School Diploma/GEDTravel Percentage: NoneJob Shift: DayJob Category: Nursing Professional & SupportPay Range $21 per hour-PRN plus shift differentials!

Centurion is proud to be the provider of comprehensive healthcare services to the Missouri Department of Corrections. We are currently seeking a per-diem Level 1 Medication Aide to join our team at Jefferson City Correctional Center located in Jefferson City, Missouri.

The Level 1 Medication Aide Under the direction of the facility Director of Nursing / nursing designee, administers medications as prescribed; and documents the medication effectiveness and any noted adverse actions or side effects.

Per Diem-As Needed

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Preferred to have current active Level 1 Medication Aide certification from the Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) or the Department of Mental Health (DMH) which may also be referred to as DD Medication Aide (mo.tmutest.com).
• Insulin certification preferred.
• Must complete required continuing education to maintain certification (minimum of four (4) hours of medication administration training every two (2) years). Required training will be documented and maintained in Employee File. Must maintain current tuberculosis documentation and active CPR/AED certification.
• If not already Level 1 Medication Aide certified – applicant must successfully complete internal level one medication aide and insulin training to maintain employment beyond probationary period.
• Must be able to pass a background investigation and obtain agency security clearance where applicable.
• One year experience in acute care, emergency or correctional setting preferred.