The Medication Nurse assesses resident health status, administers medications, and monitors treatment effectiveness. They also coordinate care plans, document in electronic medical records, and supervise subordinate staff to ensure quality care.
Requirements summary
Candidates must hold an active North Dakota Certified Medication Aide (CMA II) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license. Previous experience in long-term care is preferred but not required.
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Job description
Eventide Sheyenne Crossing is currently seeking a Certified Medication Aide (CMA II)
LPN – Part-Time Days Shift-Every 3rd Weekend- Day shift- 6 AM to 2:30 PM. Every third weekend with a holiday rotation.
$2 an hour evening shift differential and $2 an hour weekend shift differential added to base wage!!
The Medication Nurse requires an active, good-standing ND CMA II/LPN license.
Ideal Candidate
Must have an active ND CMAII- Certified Medication Aide (CMA II) / LPN or be able to obtain one upon hire
Experience in Long Term Care preferred, but not required
Essential Job Duties
Assesses residents’ needs and health status through physical assessments, observations, and interviews on continuing basis.
Provides individual attention, which encourages each resident’s ability to maintain or attain the highest physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being.
Observe and follow the residents’ plans of care. Updates and makes appropriate changes in plans of care whenever necessary. Plans of care include interdisciplinary care plans, physician orders, and C.N.A/NA-R care plans.
Administers medications and treatments and monitors both for effectiveness.
Provides direct nursing care to residents whenever necessary and according to established nursing policies, procedures, and standards.
Complies with rules and regulations as set forth by the Minnesota or North Dakota Department of Health and the Center for Medicare/Medicaid services.
Provide accurate documentation in the residents’ electronic medical records according to established nursing policies, procedures, and standards.
Assists in orientation/training of new team members.
Report resident needs, problems, and observations regarding residents’ condition(s) to the Charge Nurse and/or attending physician.
Ensures adequate staffing levels for a scheduled shift and corrects inadequate staffing appropriately.
Monitors the activities and functions of subordinate staff, which may include participating in the disciplinary process.
Ensures that work responsibilities of subordinate staff are completed thoroughly and accurately within scheduled shifts and according to established resident care policies, procedures, and standards.
Provide information, education, and support for assigned residents and their families.
Benefits
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Paid time off
Life insurance
Disability insurance
403(B) with employer match
Communicates the needs of residents to resident care staff in the unit, as appropriate.
Interacts with physicians and other health care facilities as needed, according to the needs of the residents.
Continually updates nursing skills and knowledge by attending in-services, continuing education programs, and staff meetings.
Coordinates and participates in resident care conferences and communicates information effectively to families.
Assumes responsibility for promptly reporting any incidents or evidence of abuse, neglect, or violation of residents’ rights per policy.
Must be accountable to manage electronic timecards on a daily basis.
In accordance with the team philosophy and Eventide’s commitment to all staff to provide quality resident care, the person filling this position may be occasionally required to carry out or assist with other tasks in addition to the duties listed in this job description.
Compensation
At Eventide, we value our employees and offer a competitive pay range of $23.00 - $25.76 for CMA II/ $29 - $32.48 for LPNs per hour based on qualifications, experience, and location. Shift premiums and differentials are also available for select positions, paid on employment status and shift worked.
Our comprehensive benefits package includes health, dental, and vision insurance. As well as ancillary benefits, such as life and disability insurance. Eventide also offers a 403(B) with employer match, paid time off, and many other great perks for working with us. Connect with our Human Resources Team at HR@Eventide.org [HR@Eventide.org] to learn more!
