What are the responsibilities and job description for the OVERNIGHT CNA/L1MA with Benefits position at Benedictine Sisters?
Level 1 Medication Aide
Responsible to:
Nursing Supervisor and Charge Nurse
Essential Functions:
- Set up and administer medications: includes Oral, Rectal, eye drops, ointments, topical, etc.
- Takes phone orders from physician
- Provides direct care to the sisters as needed. Assists with bathing, feeding, dressing, grooming and other duties
- Practices good hand washing and infection control techniques when providing care
- Provides skin assessments at bathing time and reports any skin conditions or problems to Charge Nurse or Nursing Supervisor
- Recognizes changes of condition in patients and notifies the Nursing Supervisor if no licensed personnel are present on the shift. The Nursing Supervisor and Sister Administrator will make the decision to notify the physician or plan for transport to a medical facility if indicated by patient condition.
- Performs all other duties listed under Nursing Assistant
- Works as Charge Nurse as needed on night shift
- Performs other duties as requested by Administrator, Nursing Supervisor, or Charge Nurse
Requirements:
- Must have an Active L1MA certificate in the State of Missouri or be able to obtain one after hire
- Must have an Insulin Certification
- Must have experience as a nursing assistant
- Management or supervisory skills preferred
- Lift without restrictions 25-50 lbs., bending, stooping
- Excellent Communications Skills
- Compassion for elderly
- Able to pass a drug screen and Background screening