Level 1 Medication Aide Med (75517) at Centurion Health
Jefferson City, Missouri, United States -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Jun, 26

Salary

23.0

Posted On

16 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Medication Administration, Documentation, Adverse Action Reporting, CPR/AED Certification, Insulin Administration, Tuberculosis Documentation, Background Investigation, Security Clearance

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description
Job DetailsJob Location: MO, Jefferson City - Jefferson City Correctional Center - JEFFERSON CITY, MO 65101Position Type: Full-TimeEducation Level: High School Diploma/GEDTravel Percentage: NoneJob Shift: DayJob Category: Nursing Professional & SupportPay Ranges from $20.00-$23.00 per hour + shift diff, depending on years of experience! Centurion is proud to be the provider of comprehensive healthcare services to the Missouri Department of Corrections. We are currently seeking a full-time Level 1 Medication Aide to join our team at Jefferson City Correctional Center located in Jefferson City, Missouri. The Level 1 Medication Aide Under the direction of the facility Director of Nursing / nursing designee, administers medications as prescribed; and documents the medication effectiveness and any noted adverse actions or side effects. Full Time Day Shift Qualifications High school diploma or GED required. Preferred to have current active Level 1 Medication Aide certification from the Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) or the Department of Mental Health (DMH) which may also be referred to as DD Medication Aide (mo.tmutest.com). Insulin certification preferred. Must complete required continuing education to maintain certification (minimum of four (4) hours of medication administration training every two (2) years). Required training will be documented and maintained in Employee File. Must maintain current tuberculosis documentation and active CPR/AED certification. If not already Level 1 Medication Aide certified – applicant must successfully complete internal level one medication aide and insulin training to maintain employment beyond probationary period. Must be able to pass a background investigation and obtain agency security clearance where applicable. One year experience in acute care, emergency or correctional setting preferred. INDMHM
Responsibilities
The Level 1 Medication Aide, under the direction of the Director of Nursing or designee, is responsible for administering prescribed medications to patients. This role also requires documenting the effectiveness of the medication and noting any adverse actions or side effects observed.
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