What are the responsibilities and job description for the Night Shift Qualified Medication Aide (QMA) position at Traditions at Hunter Station?
QMA Duties and Responsibilities
- Prepares and administers safely and documents regularly prescribed oral, eye, nasal, and ear medications to residents. Prepares and administers topical medications to intact skin.
- Administers as allowed, PRN drugs when authorized by a licensed nurse.
- Uses the Physician's Desk Reference or other appropriate drug reference if ever unsure or unclear as to drug being administered.
- Checks physician's orders against medication forms.
- Maintains cleanliness and proper storage of all drugs and maintains a clean working environment.
- Keeps medication cart locked while unattended.
- Care for and position all patient tubing and bags as instructed.
- Counts all drugs on Individual Control Drug Records with on-coming charge person at shift change.
- Makes rounds and reports needs and conditions to the charge nurse as applicable.
- Administers vital signs and documents properly.
- Keeps medical records current by charting pertinent resident conditions timely and routine charting as scheduled, with co-signature by licensed nurse.
- Answer call lights, bed/chair sensors, pull-pin alarms, and security care bracelet alarms promptly and courteously.
- Order medications from pharmacy per physician order.
- Complies with the facility's privacy practices and procedures related to resident and employee records and all state/federal privacy laws as outlined by HIPAA.
QMA Qualifications and Skills
- Ability to work overtime.
- Successful completion of a state approved training program in medication administration.
- Must complete annual medication evaluation with Registered Pharmacy Consultant.
- Current-CPR Certification
- Current QMA Certificate for current state
