Certified Medication Aide - Local Traveler

Sanford Health • Syracuse, NE

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Medication Assistant (MA) provides resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance to assigned residents under the supervision of a charge nurse. The role delivers age-appropriate care addressing residents’ physical and psychological needs in accordance with their plans of care. The MA assists with personal care, meals, mobility, medication administration, documentation, and resident wellness activities.

This local traveler position requires travel among multiple locations within a 75-mile radius of the employee’s permanent address. The schedule consists of varied 8-hour shifts, with a minimum of 30 hours per month and one weekend shift per month. The department lists a $7 per hour premium on all hours worked, plus a $1.25 per hour weekend differential and a $1.25 per hour evening/night differential for hours worked from 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 months of long-term care experience.
• Minimum age of 18.
• Complete yearly department-specific competency testing and maintain a record of continuing education credits; at least 12 continuing education hours are required annually based on state requirements.
• Maintain all department-specific required certifications.
• Hold the applicable state-required medication aide/assistant certification (CMA or TMA).
• Maintain active certified nursing assistant registration in the state of practice, or be able to obtain it within 120 days.
• Meet state-specific qualifications: Iowa requires CNA certification with the State Board of Nursing and completion of a state-approved Certified Medication Aide/Assistant course; Minnesota requires nursing assistant certification, completion of the 75-hour course, registration with the Minnesota Nursing Assistant Registry, and completion of a state-approved Trained Medication Assistant course; North Dakota requires CNA certification and a state-approved Certified Medication Aide/Assistant course, plus Medication Assistant I certification in Assisted Living or Basic Care or Medication Assistant II certification in a skilled nursing facility; South Dakota requires successful completion and maintenance of state-approved CMA certification.
• When applicable, have a valid driver’s license and auto insurance.
• Meet the scheduling requirement of at least 30 hours per month, including one weekend shift per month.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED.
• Six months of long-term care experience.
• Prior clinical or nursing assistant experience in long-term care.

Responsibilities

• Provide age-appropriate care according to each resident’s physical and psychological needs and plan of care.
• Assist residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing and undressing, and provide psychosocial support and other personal care.
• Obtain and record vital signs and collect non-invasive body fluid specimens.
• Assist residents with transfers, repositioning, and walking using appropriate techniques and equipment; provide range-of-motion and passive exercises.
• Support food preparation and dining, assist residents with meals and snacks, and provide water and supplements as appropriate.
• Administer prescribed medications as delegated by a licensed nurse and within the scope of practice defined by state regulations.
• Document outcomes related to resident care, medication administration, behavior, activity, and dietary needs.
• Communicate changes in resident condition, medication follow-up, and care-related concerns or responses to the charge nurse.
• Provide housekeeping and laundry services to help keep residents’ living areas clean and operational.
• Assist with and document wellness and recreational programs, and encourage resident participation.
• May participate in departmental or organizational committees and task forces as needed.

Benefits

• $7 per hour premium on all hours worked.
• $1.25 per hour weekend shift differential.
• $1.25 per hour evening/night shift differential for hours worked from 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED