Registered Medication Aide

Morningside House of Spotsylvania; Fredericksburg (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Streak Attendance Bonus up to $3,000/年

Referral Bonus $750 for full-time; $?

401K Match 50% of first 4%

Paid Time Off 10 days (FT) / 6 days (P

Tuition Reimbursement

Holiday Pay

Medical, Dental and Vision insurance

Employer Paid Life and AD&D insurance

Employer Paid Hospital Insurance

Supplemental Insurance Coverage

Employee Discount program

Professional growth and development

Employee Appreciation Events

Job summary

Morningside House of Spotsylvania is seeking a Registered Medication Aide (RMA) to join our memory care community in Fredericksburg, VA. The RMA administers oral/topical medications under nurse supervision and helps maintain residents’ wellbeing while following state and federal regulations.

The role covers full-time, part-time, or PRN shifts with opportunities for growth, tuition reimbursement, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the five rights of medication administration.
• Ability to take and record resident vital signs.
• Effective communication with medical staff and nursing service.

Responsibilities

• Administers medications as ordered by a physician under the supervision of a licensed nurse.
• Records all medications given to residents in the chart and computer system.
• Takes and records vital signs as assigned.
• Observes and reports reactions or side effects to a licensed nurse.
• Maintains the Medication Room and supplies.
• Participates in required trainings and staff meetings.

Skills

Medication administration

Vital signs

Team communication

Staff supervision

Infection control

Education

High School Diploma or GED

RMA certification

Job description

Now Hiring: Registered Medication Aide RMA - Full Time, Part-time or PRN/Per Diem.

We are looking for Registered Medication Aides RMAs to join our team at Morningside House of Spotsylvania, a leading memory care community in Fredericksburg, VA.

Available Shifts / Schedule

What we are offering:

• Competitive pay!
• Streak Attendance Bonus - earn up to $3,000 a year!
• Referral Bonus - $750 for full-time employee referrals and $375 for part-time referrals.
• Deficiency-Free Annual Survey Bonus - $100 Full-time & $50 Part-time staff
• 401K Match - company will match 50% of the first 4%. 100% vested after 6 years.
• Paid Time Off - 10 days in your first year as Full-time employee & 6 days as Part-Time.
• Tuition Reimbursement!
• Holiday Pay.
• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance.
• Employer Paid Life and AD&D insurance.
• Employer Paid Hospital Insurance.
• Optional Supplemental Insurance Coverage.
• Employee Exclusive Discount program by LifeMart.
• Professional growth and development opportunities.
• Employee Appreciation Events.

Registered Medication Aide RMA - Position Summary:

Administer oral and topical medications to residents. This individual must perform these tasks as ordered by a physician, under the supervision of a licensed nurse, and in accordance with state and federal rules and regulations. Also, must perform routine daily tasks required in maintaining the health, comfort and wellbeing of the residents.

Registered Medication Aide RMA - Essential Responsibilities:

• Administers medications as ordered by a physician under the supervision of a licensed nurse, in accordance with any state and federal regulations and consistent with community policy.
• Must demonstrate knowledge of "five rights" of medication administration. Administers and records all medication given to residents' based upon their specific chart.
• May take and record vital signs of residents as assigned or as may be required by certain medications.
• Registered Medication RMArecords the administration of medications and/or treatments appropriately, utilizing the computer system to enter and reference resident information as needed.
• Observes and reports any reactions and/or side effects of medications to a licensed nurse immediately.
• Administers PRN medications in accordance with state and federal regulations and consistent with facility policy.
• Ensure antiseptic techniques and good hand washing practices for infection control, as well as utilizing universal precautions are in place and practiced.
• Registered Medication RMA reports and when appropriate, records any changes observed in condition or behavior of residents and unusual incidents.
• Submit incident/accident reports to supervisor or Administrator within twentyfour (24) hours after their occurrence.
• Communicates with medical staff, nursing service and other department supervisors.
• Registered Medication RMAsupervises care staff in absence of nurses.
• Maintains, cleans and organizes the Medication Room.
• Maintains a liaison with other department supervisors to adequately plan for resident activities.
• Attends all required training, in-service and staff meetings
• May be subject to the handling of and exposure to hazardous chemicals.
• May be subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc, including TB and the AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses.
• Maintain resident confidentiality, staff confidentiality; treat staff and residents with kindness, dignity and respect.
• Comply with Resident's Rights rules.

Registered Medication Aide RMA - Requirements:

• A High School Diploma or General Education Degree; or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Registered Medication RMA certification required.

Morningside Elite Management provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.