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 :

1. 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).

2. Maintains count and assure accuracy of scheduled drugs at beginning and end of shift

3. Assists with basic care for patients in the areas of nutrition, elimination, comfort, mobility and safety.

4. 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.

5. Assists nursing staff in lifting and ambulating patients using appropriate practice guidelines.

6. Maintains environment and equipment and will locate and deliver appropriate equipment to Central Service and Maintenance departments.

8. 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.

9. Demonstrates role accountability by adhering to Gundersen Health System Mission statement, policies and confidentiality standards.

10. Assists in the orientation of new personnel.

11. Participates in quality improvement activities in order to continuously improve patient care and unit operations.

12. Participates in CNA meetings and unit staff meetings.

Education and Learning :

REQUIRED

High school diploma or equivalency

Work Experience : REQUIRED

REQUIRED

1 year full-time experience in long term care.

DESIRED

2 years of previous CNA experience.

License and Certifications :

REQUIRED

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-% 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 -

Last updated : 2024-04-21