CMA
Profession: Healthcare
Specialty: Nursing Care
Duration: Temporary
Shift: Dayshift and Nightshift Available
Hours per Shift: 12 hours
Experience: One year in providing patient care
License: Certification in good standing by the state health department as a Certified Medication Aide
Certifications: Preferred certification in good standing for Glucose Monitoring and Insulin Administration
Must-Have: Certification as a Certified Medication Aide
Description:
Positions in this job family are responsible for providing direct and indirect non-professional nursing care or outreach services in a medical clinic.
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 lab specimens.
Charts observations and activities, reporting pertinent changes in the individual’s condition.
Performs delegated or specialized functions as educationally prepared.
Assists in maintaining and providing a clean, safe environment.
Orders, receives, and stores supplies while performing basic clerical functions.
Participates in follow-up activities, tracks individuals, schedules appointments, and performs related tasks.
Provides case finding and recruitment of at-risk persons for comprehensive health services.
Level Descriptor:
This level involves performing a full range of patient care duties or services under nursing or medical direction.
This includes taking vital signs, obtaining lab specimens, assisting with daily living activities, observing and charting patient information, and reporting relevant information to supervisors.
It may also involve providing various outreach services to individuals within the community.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Effective communication skills in English, both orally and in writing.
Knowledge of public health services available to the community.
Understanding of record-keeping and interviewing techniques.
Familiarity with basic nursing practices, sanitation methods, personal hygiene, and medical terminology.
Ability to record observations and activities, follow directions, establish and maintain effective working relationships, and apply basic nursing techniques.
Requirements:
All healthcare staff are required to complete online training prior to assignment.
Documentation of completed training must be provided to the facility Nurse Manager prior to assignment of temporary healthcare personnel.
Education and Experience:
One year of experience in providing patient care is required for this role.
Special Requirements:
Current certification in good standing as a Certified Medication Aide is required for all levels of the Patient Care Assistant job family.
Preferred Qualifications:
Preferred certification in good standing for Glucose Monitoring and Insulin Administration.