Qualified Medication Aide - QMA
About the role
The Indiana Veterans' Home is a full-service care facility located on 250+ acres in West Lafayette, Indiana. It provides comprehensive skilled care for veterans and their spouses, integrating arts and cultural programming and preserving the rich history of the Home.
Responsibilities
- Administers medications and treatments in accordance with all accepted standards for administration;
- Destruction and documentation of discontinued medications;
- Maintains correct count for controlled substances;
- Provides safe, efficient personal care of residents as directed on aide assignment;
- Care may include, but is not limited to: bathing, showering, positioning, feeding, transferring, toileting, nail care, hair care, range of motion;
- Uses recommended safety devices and follows infection control standards;
- Adheres to resident's rights at all times;
- Documents medications and treatments administered, and care provided;
- Assists with orientation of new employees on the unit;
- Takes vital signs;
- Participates in resident care planning and reports unusual behaviors, signs;
- Assists with resident transportation to and from in-facility and out-of-facility appointments;
- Puts residents' clean clothing away and updates inventory records;
- Cleans assigned areas and resident equipment/supplies on the unit.
Requirements
- Must be certified as a Nurse Aide and must be certified and maintain certification as a QMA;
- Must maintain first aid and CPR certification.
Qualifications
- Ability to understand and communicate with residents and understand and complete nursing forms;
- Ability to follow verbal instructions;
- Ability to provide basic nursing care practices;
- Ability to use medical equipment within the scope of certification;
- Ability to provide safe, efficient resident care, following all applicable state and Veterans' Administration rules, IVH policies and procedures, and all HIPAA rules;
- Must attend and complete all required in-service training;
- Ability to prioritize workload;
- Ability to be flexible;
- Ability to recognize basic changes in a resident condition and report to the nurse;
- Ability to administer medications and treatments in a safe, efficient manner, recognizing medication side effects and reporting the same.
Skills
Nurse Aide Certification, QMA Certification, First Aid and CPR Certification.
Benefits
The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes:
- Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans;
- Wellness Rewards Program;
- Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution;
- Deferred compensation 457B account (similar to 401k plan) with employer match;
- Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options;
- A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs;
- Education Reimbursement Program;
- Group life insurance;
- Referral Bonus program;
- Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits;
- Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program;
- Free Parking for most positions;
- Free LinkedIn Learning access.
Pay
The salary for this position traditionally starts at $17.80 - $25.80 per hour, based on education and/or experience.
Schedule
Not specified.
Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports
Not specified.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role.