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Missouri | United States

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Job Location
MO, St. Joseph - Western Rcpt, Diagnostic & Correctional Ctr - ST JOSEPH, MO

Position Type
Full-Time

Salary Range
$16.00 - $18.75 Hourly

Job Shift
Day

Job Category
Nursing Professional & Support

Description

Pay Ranges from $16.00 - $18.75 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 Medication Aide Level 1 (MO) to join our team at Western Reception and Diagnostic Correctional Center located in St. Joseph, Missouri.

The Level 1 Medication Aide (Medical) (Missouri) works under the direction of the facility Director of Nursing (DON) or their nursing designee, administers medications as prescribed, and documents the medication effectiveness and any noted adverse reactions or side effects.

Shift/Schedule: Day Shift

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required
• Current/active Level 1 Medical 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), required
• Insulin certification required
• Required completion of 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
• One (1) year of experience in acute care, emergency, or correctional setting preferred
• Must show/obtain current Purified Protein Derivative (PPD) documentation for tuberculosis screening
• Must be appropriately and actively certified in Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) use
• Must be able to pass a background investigation and obtain agency security clearance where applicable

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