Sanford Health ยท 6 days ago
CMA - Certified Medication Assistant - Local Traveler
Kearney, NE
Part-time
Hybrid
New Grad, Entry Level
$18.50/hr - $28/hr
0+ years expSanford Health is a not-for-profit organization that has provided over 100 years of housing and services to seniors with a commitment to quality care and service in a Christian environment. The Medication Assistant (MA) serves as a caregiver who provides resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance to assigned residents under the supervision of a charge nurse.
ChildrenEducationHealth Care
Responsibilities
Travel required to support multiple locations within 150-mile radius of permanent address
Mileage reimbursement provided for required travel
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
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 18 years of age
3 months experience in Long Term Care required
Satisfactorily completes yearly department specific competency testing and maintains a record of continuing education credits for each year
A minimum of 12 hours continuing education are required 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
Preferred
High school graduate or general equivalency diploma (GED) preferred, but not required
6 months experience in Long Term Care preferred
Prior clinical or nursing assistant experience in long-term care preferred
Benefits
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
A 401(k) retirement plan
Work/life balance benefits
A generous time off package
Company
Sanford Health
Sanford is a healthcare company providing research, education and clinical care.
10001+ employees
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