Description: QMAs will provide medications, and nursing care to residents, as supervised by the community nurse.

Duties Include:

• Perform the functions of a CNA
• Accurately administer oral, topical, rectal, ophthalmic, and optic medications as prescribed for the resident (shall not administer injectable or chemotherapeutic medications)
• Responsible for the observation of the desired or undesirable effects of the drug administered, and the reporting of those effects to the licensed nurse
• Administer PRN medications and treatments only upon the authorization of the licensed nurse or physician
• Responsible to care for residents to the full capacity allowed by the CNA title
• Document the administration or withholding or resident’s refusal of medications in the medical record and notify the nurse in charge immediately
• Keep LPN/RN informed of the resident’s condition and responses to medications in a timely manner
• Other duties as assigned
• Honor and respect the privacy of residents, staff, and the organization
• Maintain the confidentiality of resident information in compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and sensitive organizational information.
• Follows policies and procedures; completes tasks correctly and on time

Job Requirements/Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Completion of a state-approved medication administration course, in accordance with the regulatory agency guidelines, and be able to furnish and maintain proof of certification as a QMA
• Certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant, recognized by the state of Indiana and maintain certification
• Knowledgeable and able to use the equipment and devices used in the administration of medications to residents
• Ability to effectively communicate in verbal and written communications and possess the ability to maintain accurate medication records for each resident
• Willingness to cooperate and work with other staff and residents
• Special interest in the aging population and strong desire to provide care in a compassionate manner
• Ability to deal with a high degree of frustration, function calmly in emergencies, flexible, able to shift priorities
• Ability to lift to 80 pounds occasionally and up to 60 pounds frequently