Qualified Medication Aide

Magnolia Health Systems; Shelbyville (IN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Supplemental Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Vacation

Attendance Bonuses

Weekend Bonuses

Holiday Pay

Tuition Assistance Programs

Student Loan Repayment Program

Career Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

Especially Kidz is a pediatric nursing facility in Shelbyville, Indiana, seeking compassionate Qualified Medication Aides to join our team. The role works under a licensed nurse to perform skilled nursing tasks as outlined in the plan of care.

You will prepare, document, and administer prescribed oral medications, and administer PRN drugs when authorized. Injectable meds must always be given by a licensed nurse, and QA orders are not accepted by a QMA.

Qualifications

• Must be certified as Qualified Medication Aide in 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 prescribed oral medications to residents and document.
• Administer oral PRN drugs when authorized by a licensed nurse.
• Injectable medications must always be given by a licensed nurse.
• Telephone or verbal orders may never be accepted by a QMA.
• Take and record appropriate vital signs before administering certain medications.

Skills

Certified Medication Aide

Medication administration training

Health certificate

Compliance with training scope

Education

Indiana Qualified Medication Aide certification

Job description

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.

Annual Wage Scale: $38,480-$62,400

About us:

Especially Kidz is a skilled pediatric nursing facility located in Shelbyville, Indiana. Especially Kidz 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:

Especially Kidz 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: Especially Kidz

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

Especially Kidz 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.