Now Hiring – Qualified Medication Aides (QMAs)
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.
JOB DUTIES :
QMAs will administer the following medications
Oral medications, including scheduled medicationsPRN medications, only after authorization of nurse, then nurse will assess and document effectivenessInhalersNebulizer treatments, only if nurse completes lung assessment before and after and documents findingsTopical and rectal ointmentsNasal sprays and dropsEye ointments and dropsEar ointments and dropsNon-invasive treatmentsObserves residents for drug reactions and reports any concerns to the nurse immediatelyMonitors residents vital signsCalculates medication dosages and stocks the medication cartDocuments what medications were given for the day on the medication administrator record (MAR) chartReports 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 informationReports to the nurse on duty for instructions before administering any PRN medicationAudits documentation to assure accurate, complete, and timely recording of medications and treatmentsSafely lifts, moves, and transfers residents as requiredAttends all mandatory meetings and in-servicesParticipates in a med pass audit at any timeOther duties as assigned by Director of Nursing or Nurse on dutyEDUCATION / EXPERIENCE :
Must have high school diploma or equivalent.
Must have current, unencumbered state license and must be able to provide all necessary documentation.
Job Type : Full Time or Part Time
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.