Qualified Medication Aide (QMA)

The Waters of Dillsboro-Ross Manor -

NOW HIRING -- Qualified Medication Aide (QMA)

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A comprehensive benefit package includes:

Excellent Pay

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Scheduling

Paid Birthdays

Paid Vacation Time-Cash Out Option

Paid Sick Time

Group Health Insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

Life insurance plans

Disability plans

401K

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

Safely lifts, moves, and transfers residents as required

Attends all mandatory meetings and in-services

Participates in a med pass audit at any time

Other duties as assigned by Director of Nursing or Nurse on duty

QMA EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

Must have high school diploma or equivalent. Must have current, unencumbered state license and must be able to provide all necessary documentation.

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, our company 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.