QMA- PART TIME WEEKEND NIGHT SHIFT

Traditions-Management; Jeffersonville (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Traditions-Management in Jeffersonville, IN is seeking a PRN Night Shift QMA to administer prescribed medications, monitor resident conditions, and document accurately under the supervision of a licensed nurse.

This role requires completing a state-approved medication administration program, holding a current QMA certificate, and adhering to HIPAA while delivering compassionate care.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a state-approved medication administration program.
• Current QMA certificate for the state.
• Ability to work overtime.
• Maintain HIPAA privacy compliance.
• Participate in annual medication evaluation.
• Positive communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and administers prescribed medications to residents and documents accordingly.
• Administers PRN drugs when authorized by a licensed nurse.
• Checks physician orders against medication forms.
• Maintains cleanliness and proper storage of drugs and a clean work area.
• Keeps medication cart locked when unattended.
• Makes rounds and reports needs to the charge nurse.
• Records vital signs and documents accurately.
• Chart updates with co-signatures as required.
• Responds promptly to call lights and alarms and provides courteous care.
• Orders medications from pharmacy per physician order.

Skills

Overtime readiness

Documentation accuracy

Patient care communication

Teamwork

Education

State-approved medication administration training program

Current QMA certificate

Annual medication evaluation with Registered Pharmacy Consultant

Job description

• Prepares and administers safely and documents regularly prescribed oral, eye, nasal, and ear medications to residents. Prepares and administers topical medications to intact skin.
• Administers as allowed, PRN drugs when authorized by a licensed nurse.
• Uses the Physician’s Desk Reference or other appropriate drug reference if ever unsure or unclear as to drug being administered.
• Checks physician’s orders against medication forms.
• Maintains cleanliness and proper storage of all drugs and maintains a clean working environment.
• Keeps medication cart locked while unattended.
• Care for and position all patient tubing and bags as instructed.
• Counts all drugs on Individual Control Drug Records with on-coming charge person at shift change.
• Makes rounds and reports needs and conditions to the charge nurse as applicable.
• Administers vital signs and documents properly.
• Keeps medical records current by charting pertinent resident conditions timely and routine charting as scheduled, with co-signature by licensed nurse.
• Answer call lights, bed/chair sensors, pull-pin alarms, and security care bracelet alarms promptly and courteously.
• Order medications from pharmacy per physician order.
• Complies with the facility’s privacy practices and procedures related to resident and employee records and all state/federal privacy laws as outlined by HIPAA.

QMA Qualifications and Skills:

• Ability to work overtime.
• Successful completion of a state approved training program in medication administration.
• Must complete annual medication evaluation with Registered Pharmacy Consultant.
• Current QMA Certificate for current state
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off

PRN-NIGHT SHIFT POSITION

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