Qualified Medication Aides QMAs

Waters of Rushville; Rushville (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent Pay

Tuition Reimbursement

Group Health Insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

Life insurance plans

Disability plans

401K Retirement Plan

Job summary

The Waters of Rushville is seeking Qualified Medication Aides (QMAs) to join our care team. QMAs will administer medications under the supervision of a licensed nurse, using safety techniques and sound judgment to support resident wellbeing.

Qualified candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and a current QMA license. We offer competitive pay, health and dental coverage, tuition reimbursement, and a 401K plan.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must hold current, unencumbered state QMA license.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications under supervision of a licensed nurse.
• Follow safety techniques and document actions accurately in MAR.
• Observe residents for drug reactions and report concerns promptly.
• Monitor residents' vital signs and respond to changes.
• Calculate dosages and stock the medication cart.
• Audit documentation for accuracy and timeliness.

Skills

Medication administration

Safety protocols

Documentation

Team communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

QMA license

Job description

Now Hiring – Qualified Medication Aides (QMAs) at The Waters of Rushville

BENEFITS & REWARDS:

• Excellent Pay

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Group Health Insurance

• Dental and Vision Insurance

• Life insurance plans

• Disability plans

• 401K Retirement Plan

The Qualified Medication Aide (QMA) will administer medications with safety techniques and sound judgment under the supervision of a licensed nurse. The person holding this position is delegated the responsibility for carrying out the assigned duties and responsibilities in accordance with current existing federal and state regulations and established company policies and procedures.

QMA JOB DUTIES:

QMAs will administer the following medications

• Oral medications, including scheduled medications

• PRN medications, only after authorization of nurse, then nurse will assess and document effectiveness

• Inhalers

• Nebulizer treatments, only if nurse completes lung assessment before and after and documents findings

• Topical and rectal ointments

• Nasal sprays and drops

• Eye ointments and drops

• Ear ointments and drops

• Non-invasive treatments

• Observes residents for drug reactions and reports any concerns to the nurse immediately

• Monitors residents vital signs

• Calculates medication dosages and stocks the medication cart

• Documents what medications were given for the day on the medication administrator record (MAR) chart

• Reports to the nurse on duty general and specific information pertaining to the response of the residents to their medications or treatments and any other pertinent or appropriate information

• Reports to the nurse on duty for instructions before administering any PRN medication

• Audits documentation to assure accurate, complete, and timely recording of medications and treatments

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

Must have high school diploma or equivalent.

Must have current, unencumbered state QMA license

Our company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Continental complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.