Level 1 Medication Aide Med-Evening Shift (82629)

Centurion Health; Mineral Point (MO); On-site; USD 57,308,000 - 65,904,000; Full time

Job summary

Centurion Health is seeking a Level 1 Medication Aide for the Potosi Correctional Center in Mineral Point, MO. The role involves administering prescribed medications under the direction of nursing leadership and documenting outcomes.

The position is full-time, evening shift (2:30 pm–11:00 pm). Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, with preferred Level 1 Medication Aide certification and insulin certification. Prior acute care or correctional experience is valued.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Preferred to have Level 1 Medication Aide certification from DHSS/DMH (MO) or DD Medication Aide.
• Insulin certification preferred.
• Must complete required continuing education to maintain certification (4 hours every 2 years).
• Must pass background check and obtain agency security clearance where applicable.
• One year experience in acute care, emergency or correctional setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administers medications as prescribed under supervision and documents effectiveness and any adverse actions or side effects.

Skills

Medication administration

Insulin administration

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Job Details

Job DetailsJob Location: MO, Mineral Point- Potosi Correctional Center - MINERAL POINT, MO 63660Position Type: Full-TimeEducation Level: High School Diploma/GEDJob Shift: EveningJob Category: Nursing Professional & SupportPay Ranges from $20.00-$23.00 per hour + shift diff, depending on years of experience!

Centurion is proud to be the provider of comprehensive healthcare servicesto theMissouri Department of Corrections.We are currently seeking a full-time Level 1 Medication Aide to join our team at PotosiCorrectional Center located in Mineral Point, 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.

Full Time- Evening Shift, 2:30 pm-11pm

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.

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