Qualified Medication Aide QMA

Majestic Care; Fort Wayne, Northern (IN, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly pay raise

Daily pay

Life insurance

Telehealth services

Holiday pay

Relief fund

Job summary

Majestic Care of Jefferson Pointe is seeking a Qualified Medication Aide (QMA) to join our team and provide excellent healthcare to residents under the supervision of a licensed nurse.

You will prepare, administer, and record medications, monitor vital signs, and keep accurate records while maintaining drug storage and safety. QMA and CNA certifications in the state are required and must be active and in good standing.

Qualifications

• Must hold active QMA certification in the state employed, in good standing.
• Must hold active CNA certification in the state employed, in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and administer prescribed medications (oral, topical, etc.) to residents as directed.
• Document administrations accurately and maintain patient records.
• Check physician orders against medication forms and ensure proper dosing.
• Maintain cleanliness and secure storage of drugs and medication supplies.
• Respond to call lights and alarms and report needs to the nurse in charge.

Job description

Qualified Medication Aide - QMA

Majestic Care of Jefferson Pointe is looking for a Qualified Medication Aide (QMA) to join our team's mission and believe in our core values!Our mission:Through the hearts of our Care Team Members, we provide excellent healthcare to those we serve.

Our Core Values...

L - Listening

E - Empathy

A - Accountability

D - Decisiveness

This is how we create a culture to LEAD with Love.

Position Overview:

The QMA is a member of the community nursing team whose responsibility is set up, administer, and record certain prescribed medications for residents in the community under supervision of a licensed nurse and as allowed by state and federal regulatory agencies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and administer regularly prescribed oral, eye, nasal, and ear medications to residents. Administrations must be administered safely and documented.
• Prepare and administer topical medications to intact skin.
• Administer PRN drugs, as allowed, when authorized by a license nurse.
• Check physician orders against medication forms.
• Maintain cleanliness and proper storage of all drugs while maintaining a clean working environment.
• Keep medication cart locked while unattended.
• Care for and position all resident tubing and bags as instructed.
• Make rounds and report needs and conditions to the charge nurse as applicable.
• Administer vital signs and document properly.
• Keep medical records current by charting pertinent resident conditions timely and routine charting as scheduled, with co-signature by a licensed nurse.
• Order medications from pharmacy per physician order.
• Use appropriate drug reference if ever unsure or unclear as to drug being administered.
• Count all drugs on Individual Control Drug Records with on-coming charge CTM at shift change.
• Answer call lights, bed/chair sensors, and security care bracelet (if applicable) alarms promptly and courteously.

Qualifications:

• Certified as a Qualified Medication Aide in the state employed; certificate must be active, valid, and in good standing.
• Certified as a Certified Nursing Assistant in the state employed; certificate must be active, valid, and in good standing.

Majestic Difference Benefits:

• Quarterly Pay Increase
• Daily Pay
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Telehealth Services
• Double Pay on Holidays
• Care Team Member Relief Fund

Join the Majestic Care team where compassion meets excellence!

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