Sanford Health

Nonprofit health system operating hospitals

Certified Medication Aide

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Part-timeSioux Falls, SD, USA

About the Job

Requirements

At least 3 months of long-term care experience is required; 6 months is preferred.
Must be at least 18 years old.
Must complete annual department-specific competency testing and maintain a record of continuing education credits; at least 12 continuing education hours are required annually based on state requirements.
Must maintain all department-specific required certifications.
When applicable, must have a valid driver's license and auto insurance.
In Iowa, requires Certified Nursing Assistant certification with the State Board of Nursing, maintained in good standing, and successful completion of a state-approved Certified Medication Aide/Assistant course after obtaining CNA certification.
In Minnesota, requires nursing assistant certification, completion of the 75-hour course, registration with the Minnesota Nursing Assistant Registry, and successful completion of a state-approved Trained Medication Assistant course.
In North Dakota, requires Certified Nursing Assistant certification with the State Board of Nursing, maintained in good standing, and successful completion of a state-approved Certified Medication Aide/Assistant course after obtaining CNA certification. Medication Assistant I certification is required when working in an Assisted Living or Basic Care facility; Medication Assistant II certification is required when working in a skilled nursing facility.
In South Dakota, must 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, must 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 be able to obtain it within 120 days.
Must work a minimum of 30 hours per month and one weekend shift per month.

Responsibilities

Provide resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance to assigned residents under the supervision of a charge nurse.
Deliver age-appropriate care for residents’ physical and psychological needs according to their plan of care.
Assist with daily living activities, including bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing and undressing, obtaining and recording vital signs, and providing psychosocial support and personal care.
Assist residents with transferring, repositioning, and walking using appropriate transfer techniques and equipment, and provide range-of-motion and passive exercises.
Complete food preparation and dining tasks to create a positive dining experience; assist residents with meals and snacks and provide 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 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.
Travel to support multiple locations within a 75-mile radius of the employee’s permanent address.

Desired Qualifications

A high school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED) is preferred but not required.
Prior clinical or nursing assistant experience in long-term care is preferred; 6 months is preferred.

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:

Varies (United States of America)



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Compensation:

Salary Range: $18.50 - $28.00





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Department Details

Positions requirements and benefits

Travel required to support multiple locations within 75-mile radius of permanent address

Premium Pay Rates:

$7/hr premium!

$1.25/hour weekend shift differential

$1.25/hour evening/night shift differential (6:00 PM – 6:00 AM)

 

Experience Requirements:

3 months experience in Long Term Care required (6 months preferred)

 

Scheduling Requirements:

Minimum of 30 hours per month

One weekend shift per month

Summary

The Medication Assistant (MA) 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 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 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.

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.

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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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