Lead CMA - Certified Medication Assistant - FT - Days

Sanford Health•Miller, SD

1d•$21 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Medication Assistant organizes and assigns the resident assistants to ensure that residents’ plans of care are carried out and documented as directed. This role involves providing hands-on care to residents, working with additional resources to plan and deliver care for all residents in their household. The Lead Medication Assistant plays a key role in the resident admission process, orientation of new staff and students, and data collection on performance indicators. They perform tasks delegated by the supervising nurse and other managers, and provide assistance with basic healthcare needs including daily living activities such as bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing/undressing, obtaining and recording vital signs, and providing psychosocial support. The role is also responsible for the maintenance of the household environment during their scheduled shift, assisting residents with transfers, re-positioning, and walking, and providing range of motion and passive exercises. Additionally, they assist residents with meals and snacks, administer prescribed medications as delegated by a licensed nurse, document outcomes related to resident care, communicate changing conditions to the charge nurse, and assist with wellness and recreational programs. The position also involves collecting non-invasive body fluid specimens, gathering vital signs, and utilizing cost-effective measures while delivering quality care. Participation in departmental/organization committees and task forces may also be required.

Requirements

High school graduate or general equivalency diploma (GED) preferred, but not required.
Minimum age of 18 preferred.
Six months experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA).
Prior clinical or nursing assistant experience in long-term care preferred.
Satisfactorily completes yearly department specific competency testing.
Maintains a record of continuing education credits for each year (minimum of 12 hours annually based on state requirements).
Maintains all department specific required certifications.
When applicable, may need a valid driver's license and auto insurance.
Iowa: Require Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification with the State Board of Nursing. CNA certification must be maintained with the State Board of Nursing. Successful completion of a state-approved Certified Medication Aide/Assistant course once CNA certification is obtained.
Minnesota: Must have nursing assistant certification, have completed the 75-hour course and be registered with the Minnesota Nursing Assistant Registry. Successful completion of a state-approved Trained Medication Assistant course.
North Dakota: Require Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification with the State Board of Nursing. CNA certification must be maintained with the State Board of Nursing. Successful completion of a state-approved Certified Medication Aide/Assistant course once CNA certification is obtained. If working in an Assisted Living or Basic Care facility, Medication Assistant I certification required. If working in a skilled nursing facility, Medication Assistant II certification is required.
South Dakota: Must successfully complete the state approved Certified Medication Aide (CMA) course. CMA certification must be maintained with the State Board of Nursing.
For all Good Samaritan and Sanford nursing facilities: Must have the state required certified/trained medication aide certification (CMA or TMA).
Active certified nursing assistant registration in state of practice, or ability to obtain within 120 days, is required.

Nice To Haves

High school graduate or general equivalency diploma (GED)
Minimum age of 18
Prior clinical or nursing assistant experience in long-term care

Responsibilities

Organizes and assigns resident assistants to ensure residents’ plans of care are carried out and documented.
Provides hands-on care to residents and works with additional resources to plan and deliver care.
Plays a key role in the resident admission process, orientation of new staff and students, and data collection on performance indicators.
Performs tasks delegated by the supervising nurse and other managers.
Provides assistance with basic health care needs including daily living activities (bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing/undressing, vital signs, psychosocial support).
Responsible for maintenance of the household environment during their scheduled shift.
Assists residents in transferring, re-positioning, and walking using correct techniques and equipment.
Provides range of motion and passive exercises.
Assists residents with meals and snacks, provides water and supplements.
Administers prescribed medications as delegated by a licensed nurse and within scope of practice.
Documents outcomes related to resident care, medication administration, behavior, activity, and dietary.
Communicates changing condition, medication follow-up, and care-related concerns/responses to the charge nurse.
Provides assistance and documentation with wellness and recreational programs and encourages resident participation.
Aids providers and nursing staff members with procedures.
Collects non-invasive body fluid specimens and gathers vital signs.
Utilizes cost-effective measures while delivering quality care.
May participate in departmental/organization committees and task forces as needed.