Qualified Medication Aides QMAs

Infinity Healthcare Consulting; Rushville (IN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; 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 hiring Qualified Medication Aides (QMAs) to administer medications under the supervision of a licensed nurse. You will be delegated responsibilities in accordance with federal/state regulations and company policies.

This role requires a current QMA license and a high school diploma. The position emphasizes safety, documentation, and timely reporting of residents’ responses to treatments in a long-term care setting.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Administer oral medications, including scheduled medications.
• Administer PRN medications after nurse authorization, with nurse assessment and documentation of effectiveness.
• Administer inhalers.
• Administer nebulizer treatments with prior nurse lung assessment and documentation.
• Apply topical and rectal ointments.
• Administer nasal sprays and drops.
• Administer eye ointments and drops.
• Administer ear ointments and drops.
• Perform non-invasive treatments.
• Observe residents for drug reactions and report concerns to the nurse immediately.
• Monitor residents' vital signs.
• Calculate medication dosages and stock the medication cart.
• Document medications given daily on the MAR chart.
• Report to the nurse on duty about residents' responses to medications or treatments.
• Report to the nurse on duty for instructions before PRN administration.
• Audit documentation to ensure accurate, complete, and timely recording of medications and treatments.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Current state 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.