Advanced Certified Medication Aide - Nights

Job Posting Title Advanced Certified Medication Aide - Nights Agency 650 DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS Supervisory Organization Lawton/Ft. Sill Veterans Home Job Posting End Date Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank.

Note

• Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above. Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank) Full/Part-Time Full time Job Type Regular Compensation - $25.00/hr -
• Shift
• Differential: + $.87/hr
• Requirements: -
• Long
• Term
• Care
• Certifications for 3 years -
• ACMA
• Advancements: Glucose, Insulin, Gastro, Respiratory Sign on Bonus - Effective 5/1/26 to 6/30/26 (ACMA Nights Only) PAYMENT SCHEDULE Months 4–6: $500/month
• Months 7-12: $750/month TOTAL BONUS - $6,000

Job Description

Basic Purpose Positions in this job family are assigned responsibilities for providing direct and indirect non-professional nursing care or outreach services in a clinic, hospital, institution, or home setting under nursing or medical supervision. This includes performing duties such as taking vital signs, obtaining lab specimens, charting, escorting patients, assisting with activities of daily living, and ordering and receiving supplies. Typical Functions Performs direct nursing tasks including taking vital signs, assisting with activities of daily living and hygiene needs, and obtaining certain lab specimens. Charts observations and activities, reporting pertinent changes in the patient’s condition. Performs delegated or other specialized functions as educationally prepared. Escorts patients to and from various destinations. Assists in maintaining and providing a clean, safe environment. Orders, receives and stores supplies and performs basic clerical functions. Participates in follow-up activities and tracking clients, schedules appointments and performs other related tasks. Provides case finding and recruitment of at risk persons for comprehensive health services. Performs other related duties as assigned consistent with the responsibilities of the position and agency operations. Level Descriptor This is the specialist level of this job family where employees are assigned responsibility for providing more complex patient care tasks and performs more advanced duties. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required at this level include knowledge of the English language to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; of public health services available to the community; of record keeping; of the techniques of interviewing, of basic nursing practices and techniques; of basic methods of sanitation and personal hygiene; and of medical terminology. Ability is required to record observations and activities, to follow oral and written directions; to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; to apply basic nursing techniques; and to judge a situation accurately and adopt an effective course of action. Candidates must possess sufficient proficiency in the English language to perform the essential functions of the position. Education and Experience Education and Experience required at this level consists of two years of experience in providing patient care. Must have current Long-Term Care (CNA) certification and Certified Medication Aide certification with the four advancements (Gastro, Respiratory, Glucose and Insulin). Special Requirements Some positions may require the possession of a valid Oklahoma driver’s license and/or possession of a Class C (CDL) Commercial Driver's License at the time of appointment. The Department of Veterans Affairs requires current certification in good standing by the Oklahoma State Department of Health as a (CNA) Certified Nursing Aide for Level I and II. Level III requires certification as a (CMA-A) Certified Medication Aide Advanced by the Oklahoma State Department of Health. Some agencies may have determined positions in this job family to be safety sensitive as defined by 63 O.S. § 427.8. Equal Opportunity Employment The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability. Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub. If you are needing any extra assistance or have any questions relating to a job you have applied for, please click the link below and find the agency for which you applied for additional information: Agency Contact Oklahoma State Government is the largest employer in the state of Oklahoma, employing over 35,000 diverse and talented employees in more than 100 state agencies, boards and commissions. Our workplaces can be found across the state from Boise City to Idabel, Hollis to Miami, and everywhere in between. To learn more about our state agencies, visit here.