QMA

The-Waters-3; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent Pay

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Scheduling

Paid Birthdays

Paid Vacation Time-Cash Out Option

Paid Sick Time

Group Health Insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

Life insurance plans

Disability plans

401K

Job summary

The-Waters-3 is hiring a Qualified Medication Aide (QMA) in Indianapolis. You will administer prescribed medications under nurse supervision and follow safety protocols to protect residents.

duties include MAR documentation, vital signs monitoring, and reporting responses to treatments to the nurse on duty. A valid license and high school diploma are required, with equal employment opportunities offered.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have current, unencumbered state license and provide required documentation.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications including oral, inhaled, topical and PRN as directed by nurse.
• Observe residents for drug reactions and report concerns to the nurse immediately.
• Monitor vital signs and document medication administration on MAR chart.
• Safely lift, move, and transfer residents as required.
• Attend mandatory meetings and in-services; participate in audits as needed.

Skills

Medication administration

Vital signs

Safety techniques

Documentation

Observation and reporting

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

Current state nursing license

Tools

MAR documentation

Job description

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A comprehensive benefit package includes:

Excellent Pay

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Scheduling

Paid Birthdays

Paid Vacation Time-Cash Out Option

Paid Sick Time

Group Health Insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

Life insurance plans

Disability plans

401K

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.

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


• Safely lifts, moves, and transfers residents as required


• Attends all mandatory meetings and in-services


• Participates in a med pass audit at any time


• Other duties as assigned by Director of Nursing or Nurse on duty

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

Must have high school diploma or equivalent.

Must have current, 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.