Trained Medication Aide (TMA), Flexible Hours Available

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

As a long-term skilled nursing care facility, we are dedicated to promoting a healthy, meaningful and secure environment for adults of all ages. We are proud to offer compassionate care with trained professionals. We are currently looking for Trained Medication Aides to help care for our residents.

What you will do:

• 0.9 FTE (36 hours/week)

• 8-hour day shifts

• Every other weekend and holiday

• We are flexible with hours - apply today to discuss!

• Responsible passing medications and performs treatments under the general supervision of Director of Nursing and/or a Charge Nurse.

• Perform basic care of patients and transporting and transferring patients within the medical complex in a safe and efficient manner.

• Assist with data collection to facilitate the delivery of delegated nursing care.

• Nurture a family-based care environment by learning about each person and serving their needs

What you will need:

• High School Diploma or equivalency

• Minnesota Registered Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

• Certification from an approved Minnesota Trained Medication Aide training course

• Current BLS CPR

What you will get:

• A team that has a welcoming environment and is supportive of new and current staff

• Starting pay of $19.55 + more for experience!

• Shift Differentials: PMs: $1.00, Nights: $2.50, Weekends: $1.00

• Gundersen Health System benefits!

Gundersen Health System is healthcare for neighbors, by neighbors. While we call La Crosse home, our system has 7 hospitals and 65 clinics in neighboring communities. Inside our walls and our neighborhoods, we deliver world-class medical care combined with the right amount of love. We call it Love + Medicine, and it's who we are.

The Trained Medication Aide (TMA) is responsible passing medications and performs treatments under the general supervision of Director of Nursing and/or a Charge Nurse in a Long Term Care setting. The TMA for performing basic care of patients and transporting and transferring patients within the medical complex in a safe and efficient manner. The TMA will also assist with data collection to facilitate the delivery of delegated nursing care.

Major Responsibilities:

1. Under the direction of a RN, set up and administer all medications and treatments by following medication orders that have been previously transcribed and/or countersigned by a licensed nurse. In addition, document all medications and treatments administered, change of condition, illnesses, incidents (scheduled and PRN).

2. Maintains count and assure accuracy of scheduled drugs at beginning and end of shift

3. Assists with basic care for patients in the areas of nutrition, elimination, comfort, mobility and safety.

4. Transports and transfers patients within the medical complex using appropriate equipment (ex. LIKO ceiling lifts) and utilizing safety precautions as indicated by the patient's health status.

5. Assists nursing staff in lifting and ambulating patients using appropriate practice guidelines.

6. Maintains environment and equipment and will locate and deliver appropriate equipment to Central Service and Maintenance departments.

7. Works collaboratively with the health care team members to effectively communicate and document accurate information.

8. Demonstrates dependability, organizational skills and effective use of time by setting priorities to complete delegated work within established time frames in accordance with unit CBO/P and unit guidelines.

9. Demonstrates role accountability by adhering to Gundersen Health System Mission statement, policies and confidentiality standards.

10. Assists in the orientation of new personnel.

11. Participates in quality improvement activities in order to continuously improve patient care and unit operations.

12. Participates in CNA meetings and unit staff meetings.

13. Adheres to regular and predictable attendance.
14. Personally interacts, engages with and cares for patients.
15. Ensures patient safety.

Education and Learning:

REQUIRED

High school diploma or equivalency

Work Experience:

REQUIRED

1 year full-time experience in long term care.

DESIRED

2 years of previous CNA experience.

License and Certifications:

REQUIRED

Certification from an approved Minnesota Trained Medication Aide training course

Certified as a Nursing Assistant and on the Minnesota registry

Current Infant-Adult Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers (with hands on learning) from one of the following programs: American Heart Association or American Red Cross.

Age Specific Population Served:

Infant (less than 1 year)

Pediatric (1 - 12 years)

Adolescent (13 - 17 years)

Adult (18 - 64 years)

Geriatric (65 years & older)

OSHA Category:

Category I - All Employees in this job title have a reasonably anticipated risk of occupational exposure to blood and/or other potentially infectious materials.

Environmental Conditions:

Exposed to infectious diseases.

Physical Requirements/Demands Of The Position:

Walking/Standing Continually (67-100% or 8 hours)

Stooping/Bending Frequently (34-66% or 5.5 hours)

Kneeling/Half Kneel Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours)

Climbing Stair Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours)

Reaching - Shoulder Level Frequently (34-66% or 5.5 hours)

Reaching - Below Shoulder Frequently (34-66% or 5.5 hours)

Reaching - Above Shoulder Frequently (34-66% or 5.5 hours)

Push/Pull (Static Force) Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours) Number of lbs 150-200

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