Registered Medication Aide (RMA)

Premier Healthcare Service

Chesapeake, Virginia

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Assisted Living, Basic Life Support (BLS), CPR Certification, Clinical Assessment, Customer Support/Service, Federal Laws and Regulations, First Aid, Information/Data Security (InfoSec), Laptop PC, Legal, License Management, Medication Administration, Medications, Nursing, Nursing Management, Patient Administration, Patient Care, State Laws and Regulations
LOCATION
Chesapeake, Virginia
POSTED
30+ days ago
We are seeking experienced and energetic RMA's to come and join our newly opened assisted living facility!

Duties include but not limited to:  
  • Dispense oral, inhalation and topical medications to patients under direct supervision of a licensed nurse unless otherwise allowed by state law.
  • Observe patients for drug reactions and report any problems to the nurses. 
  • Performing tasks associated with medication administration, including patient vital signs, calculate medication dosages and stock the medication cart. 
  • Recording medication administration according to agency procedure. 
  •  Assists the nurse in providing care to clients, which includes observation and reporting of client needs. 
  •  Recognizes and performs tasks according to level of education and training. 
  •  Accepts responsibility and accountability for own performance according to state laws and regulations. 
  • Performs tasks in an ethical, legal and caring manner. 
  • Performs tasks safely and effectively to assure client comfort and welfare. 
  • Respects client rights.
  • Protects confidential client information unless otherwise required to promote client safety and welfare. 
  • Follows federal, state, and agency regulations to protect own health and that of others. 
  • Seeks guidance from the nurse as needed to perform tasks safely and efficiently. 
  • Have experience working with MAR and laptops. 

Qualifications:
  • Must be registered with the state as an Registered Medication Aide!
  • Must pass state background check and drug screening
  • CPR/BLS, First Aid, TB, RMA certification 
  • Must have experience!

Pay is negotiable (depending on experience)
Ask about the available shifts! 
Some weekends are REQUIRED! 

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