CMA - Certified Medication Assistant - FT Evenings - St. Luke's Village

sanford; Kearney (NE); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus available

Night/weekend shift differential

Education assistance

Job summary

Sanford Health in Nebraska is seeking a Certified Medication Aide for St. Luke's Village, a 60-bed long-term/post-acute care facility. The CMA provides resident-centered nursing care, assists with daily living activities, and administers medications under a licensed nurse's supervision.

Responsibilities include documentation, monitoring resident condition, and communicating changes to the charge nurse. CNA/CMA certification per state is required, with evening shift availability and opportunities

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is preferred.
• Minimum age 18 is preferred.
• Prior clinical or nursing assistant experience in long-term care is preferred.
• State requirements: continuing education credits and department competency testing are required.
• CNA certification per state boards (Iowa/Minnesota/North Dakota/South Dakota) and CMA/TMA where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Provides resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance under the supervision of a charge nurse.
• Administers prescribed medications as delegated by a licensed nurse.
• Documents outcomes related to resident care, medication administration, behavior, and dietary.
• Communicates changing condition and care needs to the charge nurse.
• Assists residents with transfers, range of motion, and daily living activities.
• Supports meals and dining experiences and participates in wellness/ recreation programs.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Vital signs

Documentation

Medication administration

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.

Work Shift

8 Hours - Evening Shifts (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Compensation

Salary Range: $18.50 - $28.00

$7,500 Sign On Bonus Available!

Union Position

No

Department Details

Come join one of the nation's largest nonprofit providers of senior care and services since 1922. At St. Luke's Village, our vision is to provide quality, dependable care at just the right time. You can help us accomplish this! St. Luke's Village is a 60 bed senior skilled nursing facility specializing in long-term and post-acute care services.

What's in it for you

• Generous night and weekend shift differentials
• Advancement opportunities
• Various education assistance programs
• Continuing education
• Direct access to your earnings daily
• Robust benefits package (benefits vary based on full-time or part-time status)

Shift Details

• 2:00 pm - 10:00 pm
• Every other weekend and holiday rotation required

*Active Nebraska CNA and Med Aide 40 hour license required at time of hire

Summary

The long term care Certified Medication Assistant (CMA) serves as caregiver who provides resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance to assigned residents under the supervision of a charge nurse.

Job Description

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.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or general equivalency diploma (GED) preferred, but not required.
• Minimum age of 18 preferred. 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 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 withi