Medication Nursing Assistant (MNA) Weekend Baylor Incentive

Cedar Healthcare Center • Portsmouth, NH

12h • Onsite

About The Position

Cedar Healthcare, part of the locally owned 603 Healthcare organization, is hiring a Medication Nursing Assistant (MNA) for its Portsmouth, New Hampshire location. The MNA works alongside licensed nursing staff to support safe medication administration and quality resident care. Under licensed nursing staff supervision, the MNA administers permitted medications, documents administration, observes residents for changes or reactions, and promptly communicates concerns. The position includes a Weekend Baylor schedule from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Compensation is $23–$28 per hour based on experience, plus shift differentials, a Baylor incentive, and full-time modified compensation options. Baylor pay adds four hours of pay per Baylor shift worked. Shift differentials are $3 per hour for 7 a.m.–3 p.m. and $4 per hour for 3 p.m.–7 p.m. Sign-on bonuses are $4,500 for full-time and $2,250 for part-time employees. The position is non-exempt. The employer describes its workplace as a five-star facility with a 2026 deficiency-free state survey and emphasizes its commitment to “Locals Caring for Locals.”

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current nursing-assistant certification.
• Current Medication Aide certification.
• CPR certification.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Understanding of medical and pharmacological terminology.
• At least one year of healthcare experience or two years of medication-aide experience.

Responsibilities

• Administer permitted medications in accordance with physician orders, applicable requirements, and facility procedures.
• Observe residents for changes in condition or adverse reactions.
• Accurately document medication administration.
• Follow written and verbal medication-management instructions.
• Obtain vital signs and complete permitted medication-related tasks.
• Maintain safe and secure medication storage.
• Stock medication carts and appropriately handle discontinued medications.
• Promptly communicate resident concerns to licensed nursing staff.
• Assist with resident-care duties as assigned and within the MNA’s role.

Benefits

• Healthcare benefits for full-time employees.
• Dental insurance for full-time employees.
• Vision insurance for full-time employees.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Life insurance.
• 401(k) program.
• Vacation of up to two weeks in the first year for full-time employees.
• Sick time of up to 48 hours per year for full-time employees.
• Two personal days for full-time employees.
• Wellness program with free telehealth, preventive care, and discounts on some pharmaceutical prescriptions.
• Eligible full-time employees may elect modified compensation calculated at 10–20% of the base rate in lieu of select benefits.
• Sign-on bonus: $4,500 for full-time employees or $2,250 for part-time employees.
• Baylor incentive of four additional hours of pay per Baylor shift worked.
• Shift differentials of $3 per hour for 7 a.m.–3 p.m. and $4 per hour for 3 p.m.–7 p.m.

What This Job Offers

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