Qualified Medication Aide - FT Correctional Nursing

Centurion Health; Westville (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Paid holidays

FSAs

Continuing education

Job summary

Centurion Health is seeking a full-time Qualified Medication Aide to join the team at Westville Correctional Facility in Westville, Indiana. The role supports nurses by administering medications, recording dosages, and monitoring patient conditions within a correctional health care setting.

The QMA works under supervision of Registered Nurses and medical staff, performing vital sign checks, assisting in exams and treatments, and helping patients with daily living activities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Graduation from a Qualified Medication Aide (QMA) training program required.
• QMA certification required.
• CPR certification required.
• One year of experience in acute care, long-term care, emergency, or correctional setting preferred.
• Ability to obtain a security clearance, including drug screen and criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Assist nurses by following written and/or oral instructions to administer medications and document drug dosages and times of administration.
• Take vital signs and assist in examinations and treatments.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living.
• Monitor patients and report changes in their conditions.

Skills

CPR certification

Education

High School Diploma or GED

QMA training program completion

QMA certification

Job description

Centurion Health is seeking a full-time Qualified Medication Aide to join the team at Westville Correctional Facility in Westville, Indiana. The role supports nurses by administering medications, recording dosages, and monitoring patient conditions within a correctional health care setting.

The QMA works under supervision of Registered Nurses and medical staff, performing vital sign checks, assisting in exams and treatments, and helping patients with daily living activities.