Trained Medication Aide (TMA) (Full-time, PMs)

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Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

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 a full-time Trained Medication Aide to help care for our residents.

What You Will Do:

• 1.0 FTE (40 hours/week)
• 8-hour PM shifts, every other weekend and holiday
• 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
• 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.

Job Description:

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:

• 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).
• Maintains count and assure accuracy of scheduled drugs at beginning and end of shift
• Assists with basic care for patients in the areas of nutrition, elimination, comfort, mobility and safety.
• 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.
• Assists nursing staff in lifting and ambulating patients using appropriate practice guidelines.
• Maintains environment and equipment and will locate and deliver appropriate equipment to Central Service and Maintenance departments.
• Works collaboratively with the health care team members to effectively communicate and document accurate information.
• 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.
• Demonstrates role accountability by adhering to Gundersen Health System Mission statement, policies and confidentiality standards.
• Assists in the orientation of new personnel.
• Participates in quality improvement activities in order to continuously improve patient care and unit operations.
• Participates in CNA meetings and unit staff meetings.
• Adheres to regular and predictable attendance.
• Personally interacts, engages with and cares for patients.
• Ensures patient safety.
  
  
  

Required

Education and Learning:

High school diploma or equivalency

Required

Work Experience:

1 year full-time experience in long term care.

DESIRED

2 years of previous CNA experience.

Required

License and Certifications:

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

Primary Recruiter:

If you need assistance with any portion of the application or have questions about the position, please contact the recruiter listed below:

Mckenzie Beyer

Recruiter Email Address:

mkbeyer@gundersenhealth.org

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