Qualified Medication Aide PRN (82200)

Centurion Health; Carlisle (IN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, disability and

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Flexible Spending Account

Continuing Education benefits

Job summary

Centurion Health is seeking a PRN Qualified Medication Aide for the Wabash Valley Correctional Facility in Carlisle, Indiana. The CMA supports nursing staff by administering medications, documenting dosages, and taking vital signs.

This on-site role also assists patients with daily living activities and monitors condition changes. Qualifications include a QMA certification, CPR, a high school diploma or GED, and the ability to obtain security clearance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Graduation from a Qualified Medication Aide (QMA) training program required.
• QMA certification required.
• CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications and document dosages and times of administration under RN supervision.
• Take vitals, assist in examinations and treatments, and help patients with daily living activities.
• Monitor patients and report changes in condition to nursing staff.

Skills

Medication administration

Vital signs

Documentation

CPR certification

Nursing support

Education

High school diploma or GED

QMA training program

QMA certification

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: IN, Carlisle- Wabash Valley Correctional Facility - CARLISLE, IN 47838

Position Type: Per Diem

Education Level: High School Diploma/GED

Travel Percentage: None

Job Shift: As Needed

Job Category: Nursing Professional & Support $20-$22 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 PRN Qualified Medication Aide to join our team at Wabash Valley Correctional Facility located in Carlisle, 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 CMA takes vital signs, assists in examinations and treatments, and assists patients with activities of daily living. The CMA must monitor patients to report changes in their conditions.

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

Available Shift: PRN

Benefits

We offer excellent compensation and comprehensive benefits for our full-time team members including:

• 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...

Centurion is the provider of healthcare services for the Indiana DOC.