CMA - Medication Aide - Local Traveler

Sanford Health•Grand Island, NE

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Medication Assistant (MA) serves as caregiver who provides resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance to assigned residents under the supervision of a charge nurse. Knowledge of and delivers age-appropriate care related to the physical and psychological needs of the resident as per plan of care. Provides assistance with basic health care needs including daily living activities that may include, but are not limited to, bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing/undressing, obtaining and recording vital signs, and providing psycho-social support and other personal care to assigned resident. May assist the resident in transferring, re-positioning, and walking using correct and appropriate transfer techniques and equipment and provides range of motion and passive exercises. Completes tasks related to food preparation and dining, while creating a positive dining experience for the resident. May assist residents with meals and snacks; provide water and supplements as appropriate. Administers prescribed medications as delegated by a licensed nurse and within their scope of practice as defined by state regulations. Documents the 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. Collects non-invasive body fluid specimens and gathers vital signs. Provides housekeeping and laundry services to assist residents with keeping living areas clean and operational. Provides assistance and documentation with wellness and recreational programs and encourages residents to participate. May participate in departmental/organization committees and task forces as needed.

Requirements

Minimum of 18 years of age.
Iowa: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification with the State Board of Nursing.
Iowa: Successful completion of a state-approved Certified Medication Aide/Assistant course once CNA certification is obtained.
Minnesota: Nursing assistant certification.
Minnesota: Completed the 75-hour course and registered with the Minnesota Nursing Assistant Registry.
Minnesota: Successful completion of a state-approved Trained Medication Assistant course.
North Dakota: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification with the State Board of Nursing.
North Dakota: Successful completion of a state-approved Certified Medication Aide/Assistant course once CNA certification is obtained.
North Dakota: If working in an Assisted Living or Basic Care facility, Medication Assistant I certification required.
North Dakota: If working in a skilled nursing facility, Medication Assistant II certification is required.
South Dakota: Successful completion of the state approved Certified Medication Aide (CMA) course.
For all Good Samaritan and Sanford nursing facilities: 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.

Nice To Haves

High school graduate or general equivalency diploma (GED) preferred.
3 months experience in Long Term Care required (6 months preferred).
Prior clinical or nursing assistant experience in long-term care preferred.
CNA certification must be maintained with the State Board of Nursing.
CMA certification must be maintained with the State Board of Nursing.

Responsibilities

Provides resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance.
Delivers age-appropriate care related to the physical and psychological needs of the resident.
Assists with basic health care needs including daily living activities (bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing/undressing).
Obtains and records vital signs.
Provides psycho-social support and other personal care.
Assists residents in transferring, re-positioning, and walking.
Provides range of motion and passive exercises.
Completes tasks related to food preparation and dining.
Assists residents with meals and snacks; provides water and supplements.
Administers prescribed medications as delegated by a licensed nurse.
Documents outcomes related to resident care, medication administration, behavior, activity, and dietary.
Communicates changing condition, medication follow-up, and care-related concerns to the charge nurse.
Collects non-invasive body fluid specimens.
Provides housekeeping and laundry services.
Provides assistance and documentation with wellness and recreational programs.
May participate in departmental/organization committees and task forces.