Careers With Purpose
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Facility GSS NE Bloomfield
Location Bloomfield NE
Address 300 N 2nd St Bloomfield NE 68718 USA
Shift Weekend
Job Schedule Part time
Weekly Hours 20.00
Salary Range 18.50 - 28.00
Pay Info 5000 Sign On Bonus Available
Department Details
Shift 6am - 230pm
Rotating weekends and holidays
Job Summary
The Long Term Care LTC 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. 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 dressingundressing 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 concernsresponses 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 departmentalorganization 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 drivers 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 AideAssistant 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 AideAssistant 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 certifiedtrained medication aide certification CMA or TMA. Active certified nursing assistant registration in state of practice or ability to obtain within 120 days is required.
Benefits
The Good Samaritan offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility a variety of benefits include health insurance dental insurance vision insurance life insurance a 401k retirement plan worklife balance benefits and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards visit httpssanfordcareers.combenefits .
The Good Samaritan is an EEOAA Employer MFDisabilityVet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to talentsanfordhealth.org .
The Good Samaritan has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.
Req Number R-0236956
Job Function Nursing
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