Qualified Medication Aide

Magnolia Health Systems; Benefiel Corner (IN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Critical Illness

Accident

Disability Coverage

Hospital Indemnity

Life Insurance

Paid Vacation

Attendance Bonus

Weekend Bonus

Holiday Pay

Tuition Assistance

Student Loan Repayment

Career Advancement

Job summary

Breckenridge Commons in Sullivan, Indiana, is seeking qualified Medication Aides to join our health care team. The role works under a licensed nurse to perform skilled nursing tasks as part of a plan of care, with shift: Full Time.

The ideal candidate must be Indiana-certified as a Qualified Medication Aide, complete a state-approved training program in medication administration, hold a current health certificate, and perform only duties taught in the approved program.

Qualifications

• Must be certified as Qualified Medication Aide in the State of Indiana.
• Must complete a State approved training program in medication administration.
• Must possess a current health certificate/examination as required by State agencies.
• Must perform only those duties that were taught in the approved training program.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and administer safely and document regularly prescribed oral medications to residents.
• Administer oral PRN drugs when authorized by a licensed nurse.
• Injectable medications must always be given by a licensed nurse.
• Take and record appropriate vital signs before administering certain medications.

Education

Qualified Medication Aide certification (Indiana)

State approved training in medication administration

Current health certificate/examination

Duties taught in approved training program

Job description

Qualified Medication Aides are valuable members of our health care team who work under the supervision of a licensed nurse to perform skilled nursing care tasks as assigned according to plan of care. Shift: Full Time

About us:

Breckenridge Commons is an assisted living facility located in Sullivan, Indiana. Breckenridge Commons is seeking compassionate Qualified Medication Aides to become a part of our team where our primary goal is to provide exceptional care to our residents.

About the Role:

Breckenridge Commons is seeking Qualified Medication Aides to-

• Prepare and administer safely and document regularly prescribed oral medications
• to residents.
• Administer as allowed, oral PRN drugs when authorized by a licensed nurse.
• Understand that injectable medications must always be given by a licensed nurse.
• Demonstrate knowledge that the telephone or verbal orders may never be
• accepted by a QMA.
• Understand and demonstrate knowledge that appropriate vital signs will be taken and recorded as required before administering certain medications.

About you:

The ideal candidate would have the following skills and experience:

• Must be certified as Qualified Medication Aide in the State of Indiana.
• Must complete a State approved training program in medication administration.
• Must possess a current health certificate/examination as required by State
• agencies.
• Must perform only those duties that were taught in the approved training program.

Benefits: Breckenridge Commons offers-

• Health Insurance through United Healthcare
• Dental Insurance through HRI Dental
• Vision Insurance through EyeMed
• Supplemental Insurance:

• Critical Illness
• Accident
• Disability Coverage
• Hospital Indemnity

• Life Insurance through Cincinnati Life:

• Builds cash value
• Employee-owned policy
• Family coverage, including grandchildren

• Paid Vacation
• Attendance Bonuses
• Weekend Bonuses
• Holiday Pay – starts immediately with no waiting period
• Tuition Assistance Programs
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Career Advancement Opportunities

Breckenridge Commons is an equal opportunity employer and gives employment and promotional consideration without regard to race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, marital or veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected class as defined by local, state, or federal law.