Registered Medication Aide (RMA)

Duties

• Dispense oral, inhalation and topical medications to patients under direct supervision of a licensed nurse.
• Observe patients for drug reactions and report any problems to the nurses.
• Perform tasks associated with medication administration, including patient vital signs, calculate medication dosages, and stock the medication cart.
• Record medication administration according to agency procedure.
• Assist the nurse in providing care to clients, which includes observation and reporting of client needs.
• Recognize and perform tasks according to level of education and training.
• Accept responsibility and accountability for own performance according to state laws and regulations.
• Perform tasks in an ethical, legal, and caring manner.
• Perform tasks safely and effectively to assure client comfort and welfare.
• Respect client rights.
• Protect confidential client information unless otherwise required to promote client safety and welfare.
• Follow federal, state, and agency regulations to protect own health and that of others.
• Solicit guidance from the nurse as needed to perform tasks safely and efficiently.

Qualifications

• Must be registered with the state as a Registered Medication Aide.
• Must pass state background check and drug screening.
• CPR/BLS, First Aid, TB, and RMA certification required.
• Experience working with MAR and laptops is preferred.

Pay

Pay is negotiable (depending on experience).

Schedule

Looking for overnight 7pm-7am and mornings 7am-7pm. Some weekends are REQUIRED!