Qualified Medication Aide FT Days $18-$25 per hour (81557)

Centurion Health; Michigan City (IN); On-site; USD 24,796 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Flexible Spending Account

Continuing Education

Job summary

Centurion Health seeks a skilled Qualified Medication Aide to join Indiana State Prison in Michigan City, IN. This full-time role supports nursing staff by administering medications, documenting doses and times, and taking vital signs. You will assist with examinations, treatments, and activities of daily living, and monitor patients for changes.

Shifts are days, 7:00 am–7:30 pm, three days per week with every-other weekend, offering comprehensive benefits and opportunity for ongoing education.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Graduation from a QMA training program required.
• QMA certification required.
• CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist nurses by administering medications and documenting dosages and times.
• Take vital signs and assist in examinations and treatments.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living.
• Monitor patients and report changes in condition.

Skills

Vital signs

Medication administration

Documentation

Patient care

Education

High school diploma/GED

QMA training program

QMA certification

CPR certification

Job description

Job Details Job Location: IN, Michigan City - Indiana State Prison - MICHIGAN CITY, IN 46360 Position Type: Full-Time Education Level: High School Diploma/GED Travel Percentage: None Job Shift: Day Job Category: Nursing Professional & Support $18-$25 per hour, depending on experience!

Centurion is proud to be the provider of comprehensive healthcare services to the Indiana Department of Correction.

We are currently seeking a full-time Qualified Medication Aide to join our team at Indiana State Prison located in Michigan City, Indiana.

The Qualified Medication Aide works under the direction of a Registered Nurse and/or other medical staff and is responsible for assisting nurses by following written and/or oral instructions to administer medications and document drug dosages and times of administration. The QMA takes vital signs, assists in examinations and treatments, and assists patients with activities of daily living. The QMA must monitor patients to report changes in their conditions.

Available Shifts: Full-time Days, 7am-7:30pm, three shifts per week, every other weekend.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required
• Graduation from a Qualified Medication Aide (QMA) training program required
• QMA certification required
• Must be appropriately and actively certified in Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• One (1) year of experience in acute care, long-term care, emergency, or correctional setting preferred
• Ability to obtain a security clearance, to include drug screen and criminal background check

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Generous paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Flexible Spending Account
• Continuing Education benefits
• Much more...