QMA

Waters of Rockport; Indiana; On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PayActiv

Excellent Pay

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Scheduling

Paid Birthdays

Paid Vacation Time-Cash Out Option

Paid Sick Time

Job summary

The Waters of Rockport in Rockport, IN is hiring a Qualified Medication Aide (QMA). This role administers medications under nurse supervision and follows policies to ensure resident safety. Must have current QMA license and a high school diploma with documentation readily available.

The facility emphasizes benefits like PayActiv, tuition reimbursement, and flexible scheduling. QMAs administer oral, topical, inhaled medications, nebulizer treatments as directed, and non-invasive therapies.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have current QMA license and be able to provide all necessary documentation.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications with safety techniques and sound judgment under supervision of a licensed nurse.
• Observe residents for drug reactions and report concerns to the nurse.
• Monitor residents' vital signs and document medication administration.
• Calculate medication dosages and stock the medication cart.
• Document medications administered on MAR and report resident responses to the nurse on duty.
• Audit documentation to ensure accurate and timely recording of medications and treatments.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

NOW HIRING Qualified Medication Aide (QMA) at The Waters of Rockport in Rockport, IN

* Offering PayActiv*

A comprehensive benefit package includes:

Excellent Pay

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Scheduling

Paid Birthdays

Paid Vacation Time-Cash Out Option

Paid Sick Time

The Qualified Medication Aide (QMA) will administer medications with safety techniques and sound judgment under the supervision of a licensed nurse. The person holding this position is delegated the responsibility for carrying out the assigned duties and responsibilities in accordance with current existing federal and state regulations and established company policies and procedures.

QMA JOB DUTIES:

QMAs will administer the following medications

• Oral medications, including scheduled medications
• PRN medications, only after authorization of nurse, then nurse will assess and document effectiveness
• Inhalers
• Nebulizer treatments, only if nurse completes lung assessment before and after and documents findings
• Topical and rectal ointments
• Nasal sprays and drops
• Eye ointments and drops
• Ear ointments and drops
• Non-invasive treatments

• Observes residents for drug reactions and reports any concerns to the nurse immediately
• Monitors residents vital signs
• Calculates medication dosages and stocks the medication cart
• Documents what medications were given for the day on the medication administrator record (MAR) chart
• Reports to the nurse on duty general and specific information pertaining to the response of the residents to their medications or treatments and any other pertinent or appropriate information
• Reports to the nurse on duty for instructions before administering any PRN medication
• Audits documentation to assure accurate, complete, and timely recording of medications and treatments

QMA EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

Must have high school diploma or equivalent.

Must have current QMA, unencumbered state license and must be able to provide all necessary documentation.

Our company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, our company complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.