Nurse/CMA - 2nd Shift - Part Time

Legacy Living Defiance • Defiance, OH

12d • Onsite

About The Position

The Nurse/CMA at Legacy Living Defiance provides high-quality care to residents in an onsite senior-care setting. The role includes preparing, administering, and accurately recording prescribed medications; coordinating resident-care and non-patient-care activities; and developing and distributing nursing assignments that match residents’ needs with staff capabilities. The Nurse/CMA verifies physician orders against medication forms, maintains medication cleanliness and proper storage, and keeps the work area tidy. The role also includes taking vital signs, documenting changes in residents’ conditions, and keeping medical records current through routine assessments. The position involves working collaboratively with residents, families, and colleagues to support quality care and residents’ quality of life.

Requirements

• Hold a valid Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN) license, or a Certified Medication Aide license.
• Be proficient in medication administration.
• Be able to interpret and verify physician orders.
• Be familiar with electronic health records and medical software.
• Have strong organizational skills to develop nursing assignments that align resident needs with staff capabilities.
• Have effective time-management skills.
• Have excellent interpersonal skills to build relationships with residents, families, and colleagues.
• Demonstrate dedication to continuous learning and adherence to best practices.

Responsibilities

• Set up, administer, and accurately record prescribed medications.
• Coordinate patient-care and non-patient-care activities.
• Develop and distribute clear nursing assignments for unit employees, aligning resident needs with staff skills.
• Verify physician orders against medication forms.
• Maintain the cleanliness and proper storage of medications.
• Keep the working environment tidy.
• Administer vital signs and document changes in residents’ conditions.
• Keep medical records current and reflective of routine assessments.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed