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Sanford Health

Nonprofit health system operating hospitals

Certified Medication Assistant - Long Term Care

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeGrand Island, NE, USA$18.50 - $28

About the Job

Requirements

  • High school graduation or a general equivalency diploma is preferred but not required.
  • The minimum age of 18 is preferred.
  • Prior clinical or nursing assistant experience in long-term care is preferred.
  • Complete yearly department-specific competency testing and maintain a record of continuing education credits annually; at least 12 hours of continuing education are required annually based on state requirements.
  • Maintain all department-specific required certifications.
  • When applicable, hold a valid driver's license and auto insurance.
  • In Iowa, hold and maintain Certified Nursing Assistant certification with the State Board of Nursing and complete a state-approved Certified Medication Aide/Assistant course after obtaining CNA certification.
  • In Minnesota, hold nursing assistant certification, complete the 75-hour course, register with the Minnesota Nursing Assistant Registry, and successfully complete a state-approved Trained Medication Assistant course.
  • In North Dakota, hold and maintain Certified Nursing Assistant certification with the State Board of Nursing and complete a state-approved Certified Medication Aide/Assistant course after obtaining CNA certification. In an Assisted Living or Basic Care facility, Medication Assistant I certification is required; in a skilled nursing facility, Medication Assistant II certification is required.
  • In South Dakota, successfully complete the state-approved Certified Medication Aide course and maintain CMA certification with the State Board of Nursing.
  • For Good Samaritan and Sanford nursing facilities, hold the state-required certified/trained medication aide certification (CMA or TMA) and have active certified nursing assistant registration in the state of practice, or obtain it within 120 days.

Responsibilities

  • Provide age-appropriate care related to residents' physical and psychological needs according to the plan of care.
  • Provide basic health care and daily living assistance, including bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing and undressing, obtaining and recording vital signs, psychosocial support, and other personal care for assigned residents.
  • Assist residents with transferring, repositioning, and walking using appropriate techniques and equipment, and provide range-of-motion and passive exercises as needed.
  • Complete food preparation and dining tasks, create a positive dining experience, and assist residents with meals and snacks while providing water and supplements as appropriate.
  • Administer prescribed medications as delegated by a licensed nurse and within the scope of practice defined by state regulations.
  • Document outcomes related to resident care, medication administration, behavior, activity, and dietary needs.
  • Communicate changes in condition, medication follow-up, and care-related concerns or responses to the charge nurse.
  • Collect non-invasive body fluid specimens and gather vital signs.
  • Provide housekeeping and laundry services to help residents keep their living areas clean and operational.
  • Assist with and document wellness and recreational programs, and encourage residents to participate.
  • Participate in departmental or organizational committees and task forces as needed.

Desired Qualifications

  • A high school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED).
  • At least 18 years of age.
  • Prior clinical or nursing assistant experience in long-term care.

About the Company

Sanford Health

Nonprofit health system operating hospitals

Sanford Health is a large nonprofit health system that delivers hospital care, elder and post-acute services, and related health care through a network of hospitals, clinics, and senior care facilities across the Midwest. It operates by integrating multiple care settings into one system, supported by research and global health initiatives. Its model combines acute hospital care, long-term care, and post-acute services under a single organization, with a strong emphasis on philanthropy and mergers to expand reach and capabilities. The company differentiates itself through its breadth of services across the care continuum, extensive rural and regional presence, and a history of strategic mergers that create a full-spectrum care model rather than focusing on a single niche. Sanford Health’s goal is to provide comprehensive, accessible health care to communities, advance pediatric care and medical research, and extend health services through global clinics and partnerships.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Grant
Total funding
$4.5M
Headquarters
Fargo, ND
Founded
1894

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