QMA - Compassionate Medication Aide with Daily Pay

Majestic Care of Jefferson Pointe; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly Pay Increase

Daily Pay

Company-Paid Life Insurance

Telehealth Services

Double Pay on Holidays

Care Team Member Relief Fund

Job summary

Majestic Care of Jefferson Pointe is seeking a qualified Medication Aide (QMA) to join our nursing team in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The role involves setting up, administering, and recording prescribed medications for residents under the supervision of a licensed nurse, in accordance with state and federal rules.

Responsibilities include administering oral, topical, and PRN medications, verifying orders, maintaining drug storage, and documenting vitals.

Qualifications

• Must be a current, active Qualified Medication Aide certification in the state of employment.
• Must hold an active Certified Nursing Assistant certification in the state of employment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and administer prescribed oral, eye, nasal, and ear meds safely and document.
• Administer topical meds to intact skin.
• Administer PRN meds as allowed by license and orders.
• Verify physician orders against medication forms.
• Maintain clean, organized drug storage and work area.
• Keep medication cart locked when unattended.
• Take and record vital signs and document accurately.
• Chart resident conditions timely; obtain nurse cosignature as required.
• Order medications from pharmacy per physician orders.
• Consult drug references when unsure about a medication.

Education

Qualified Medication Aide certification

Certified Nursing Assistant certification

Job description

Majestic Care of Jefferson Pointe is seeking a qualified Medication Aide (QMA) to join our nursing team in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The role involves setting up, administering, and recording prescribed medications for residents under the supervision of a licensed nurse, in accordance with state and federal rules.

Responsibilities include administering oral, topical, and PRN medications, verifying orders, maintaining drug storage, and documenting vitals.