What are the responsibilities and job description for the Qualified Medication Aide (QMA) position at The Waters of Syracuse?
We are Hiring a QMA at the Waters of Syracuse!
Location: Syracuse, IN
The Waters of Syracuse offers 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
QMA EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
Must have current QMA, unencumbered state license and must be able to provide all necessary documentation.
Waters of Syracuse 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.
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