Level 1 Medication Aide Med-Per Diem

Centurion Health; Jefferson City (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Centurion Health is seeking a per-diem Level 1 Medication Aide at Jefferson City Correctional Center in Jefferson City, Missouri. Under nursing leadership you administer prescribed medications and document effectiveness and any adverse actions or side effects.

Required are a high school diploma or GED, Level 1 Medical Aide certification, insulin certification, and CPR/AED; continuing education every two years; tuberculosis screening; and the ability to pass a background check for security

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Level 1 Medical Aide certification from DHSS/DMH required.
• Insulin certification required.
• Continuing education: minimum 4 hours every 2 years.
• One year of acute care, emergency, or correctional experience preferred.
• Must have TB screening documentation (PPD).
• CPR and AED certification required.
• Must pass background check and obtain agency security clearance where applicable.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Insulin certification

CPR/AED certification

Education

High school diploma or GED

Level 1 Medical Aide certification

Job description

Pay 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• High school diploma or GED equivalent required• Current/active Level 1 Medical 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), required• Insulin certification required• Required completion of 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• One (1) year of experience in acute care, emergency, or correctional setting preferred• Must show/obtain current Purified Protein Derivative (PPD) documentation for tuberculosis screening• Must be appropriately and actively certified in Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) use• Must be able to pass a background investigation and obtain agency security clearance where applicable