Caregiver CMA: Travel-Friendly Med Aide with Premium Pay

Sanford; Syracuse (NE); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America's heartland. The Medication Assistant position supports multiple locations within a 75-mile radius of the permanent address, with varied shifts and a premium pay structure.

The role requires at least 3 months in long-term care (6 months preferred), and ongoing competency testing, with a minimum of 30 hours per

Qualifications

• High school graduate or GED preferred, but not required.
• Minimum of 18 years of age.
• Prior clinical or nursing assistant experience in long-term care preferred.
• Satisfactorily completes yearly department specific competency testing and maintains a record of continuing education credits (minimum 12 hours annually).
• When applicable, may need a valid driver’s license and auto insurance.

Responsibilities

• Provides resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance under the supervision of a charge nurse.
• Delivers age-appropriate care including activities of daily living, vital signs, and psycho-social support.
• Administers prescribed medications as delegated by a licensed nurse and documents outcomes.
• Communicates changes in condition to the charge nurse and coordinates with the care team.

Skills

Nursing assistant experience

Patient care

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America's heartland. The Medication Assistant position supports multiple locations within a 75-mile radius of the permanent address, with varied shifts and a premium pay structure.

The role requires at least 3 months in long-term care (6 months preferred), and ongoing competency testing, with a minimum of 30 hours per