QMA-Daily Pay Available!

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide medication administration, daily care, health needs, safety and comfort of the residents.
• Administer and document oral medications, eye medications, topical medications, suppository medications, ear drops and all others as ordered by the physician.
• Perform treatments on minor skin conditions per physician orders.
• Maintain locked medication cart and medication keys according to facility policy.
• Check catheters frequently and provide catheter care as assigned by the nurse.
• Document all medications and treatments given in the medication record and in the nurses notes according to policy.
• Perform other duties as assigned by staff nurse or designee.

Essential Functions

• Administer and document oral medications, eye medications, topical medications, suppository medications, ear drops and all others as ordered by the physician.
• Perform treatments on minor skin conditions per physician orders.
• Maintain locked medication cart and medication keys according to facility policy.
• Check catheters frequently and provide catheter care as assigned by the nurse.
• Document all medications and treatments given in the medication record and in the nurses notes according to policy.
• Maintain the confidentiality of all residents and their care to ensure residents rights and privacy are protected at all times.
• Perform other duties as assigned by staff nurse or designee.

Qualifications

• Must be certified by the Indiana State Department of Health as a CNA in good standing.
• Must have completed a state approved training program in medication administration and have current QMA certification by the Indiana State Department of Health.
• Must have a thorough understanding of the principles of safe effective nursing practices within the State of Indiana.
• A high school diploma or GED is required.