Lead Med Aide - Sunset

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Careers With Purpose

Join our not-for-profit organization that has provided over 100 years of housing and services to seniors with a commitment to quality care and service in a Christian environment.

Facility: GSS ND Mandan Sunset
Location: Mandan, ND
Address: 1011 Boundary Street Northwestand, Mandan, ND 58554, USA
Shift: 12 Hours - Day Shifts
Job Schedule: Full time
Weekly Hours: 36.00
Salary Range: $21.00 - $31.50

The Lead Medication Assistant organizes and assigns resident assistants to ensure that residents’ plans of care are carried out and documented as directed. Provides age-appropriate care related to the physical and psychological needs of adult and geriatric residents per plans of care. Serves as an essential communication link with resident assistants. Provides hands-on care to residents and collaborates with additional resources to plan and deliver care for all residents in their household.

Plays a key role in the resident admission process, orientation of new staff and students, and data collection on performance indicators. Performs tasks delegated by the supervising nurse and other managers in the blended household. Assists with basic health care needs including activities of daily living (bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing/undressing, obtaining and recording vital signs) and provides psychosocial support and other personal care to assigned residents.

Responsible for maintenance of the household environment during the scheduled shift. Assists residents with transferring, re-positioning, and walking using correct techniques and equipment. Provides range of motion and passive exercises. Assists residents with meals and snacks, provides water and supplements as appropriate. Administers prescribed medications as delegated by a licensed nurse and within scope of practice as defined by state regulations.

Documents outcomes related to resident care, medication administration, behavior, activity, and dietary. Communicates changing condition, medication follow-up, and care-related concerns to the charge nurse. Provides assistance and documentation with wellness and recreational programs and encourages resident participation. Aids providers and nursing staff with procedures as needed. Collects non-invasive body fluid specimens and gathers vital signs. Utilizes cost-effective measures while delivering quality care.

May participate in departmental/organization committees and task forces as needed.

High school graduate or general equivalency diploma (GED) preferred, but not required.

Minimum age of 18 preferred. Six months experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). 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 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 the state of practice, or ability to obtain within 120 days, is required.

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 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit benefits.

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