Night Shift Qualified Medication Aide – Corrections

Centurion Health; Foley (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Generous paid time off

Paid holidays

Flexible Spending Account

Continuing Education benefits

Job summary

Centurion Health is seeking a Qualified Medication Aide for the New Castle Correctional Facility in New Castle, IN. This full-time night shift position works under the supervision of a Registered Nurse to administer medications, document dosages, and monitor patients.

Responsibilities include taking vital signs, assisting in examinations and treatments, and aiding patients with daily living activities while ensuring safety and quality of care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Graduation from a Qualified Medication Aide (QMA) training program required.
• QMA certification required.
• Must be CPR certified.
• One year of experience in acute care, long-term care, emergency, or correctional setting preferred.
• Ability to obtain a security clearance, to include drug screen and criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Administers medications and documents dosages and times of administration under RN or medical staff guidance.
• Takes vital signs, assists in examinations and treatments, and helps patients with activities of daily living.
• Monitors patients and reports changes in condition to the nursing team.

Skills

Vital signs monitoring

CPR certification

QMA certification eligibility

Education

High School Diploma or GED

QMA training program

QMA certification

Job description

Centurion Health is seeking a Qualified Medication Aide for the New Castle Correctional Facility in New Castle, IN. This full-time night shift position works under the supervision of a Registered Nurse to administer medications, document dosages, and monitor patients.

Responsibilities include taking vital signs, assisting in examinations and treatments, and aiding patients with daily living activities while ensuring safety and quality of care.