Per-Diem Level 1 Med Aide — Day/Evening Shifts, from $21/hr

Centurion Health; Mineral Point (MO); On-site; USD 23,866 - 33,992; Part time

Job summary

Centurion Health is seeking a per-diem Level 1 Medication Aide for Potosi Correctional Center in Mineral Point, Missouri. The role involves administering medications as prescribed and documenting effectiveness and any adverse reactions under Nursing supervision.

Shift options include Day/Evening with several start times. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and ideally a Level 1 Medication Aide certification, plus ongoing CE requirements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Preferred Level 1 Medication Aide certification (DHSS/DMH).
• Must complete 4 hours of medication administration training every 2 years.
• Maintain TB documentation and CPR/AED certification.
• Background check and agency security clearance required.
• One year experience in acute care, emergency or correctional setting preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Education

High school diploma or GED

Level 1 Medication Aide certification (DHSS/DMH)

Tools

CPR/AED certification

Job description

MO, Mineral Point- Potosi Correctional Center - MINERAL POINT, MO 63660

Overview

Position Type

Job Shift

As Needed

High School Diploma/GED

Category

Nursing Professional & Support

Description

Pay Ranges from $21 per hour + shift differentials!

Centurion is proud to be the provider of comprehensive healthcare servicesto theMissouri Department of Corrections.We are currently seeking a per-diem Level 1 Medication Aide to join our team at Potosi Correctional Center located inMineral 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.

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).
• 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.

Available Shift:Day/Evening 6:30 am-3pm or 2:30 pm-11pm