Certified Medication Aides CMA Per Diem PRN

Job Description

Join our growing network of dedicated and experienced certified medication aides (CMAs) finding high-paying per diem job opportunities in

Iowa City IA

,

Iowa

.

A medication aide working with Nursa provides basic care and helps patients with activities of daily living under the supervision of a licensed nurse. Medication aids work in a variety of nursing and care facilities, long-term care centers, assisted living facilities (ALFs), hospitals, home healthcare services, and more.

CMA Responsibilities:

Allowing for some variation in duties from one work setting to another, the following are typical responsibilities of CMAs:

Administer medications according to their physician's orders, provide personal and medical care, and obtain vital signs.
Be a source of emotional and social support to patients
Offer any other support needed to facility staff
Present your best self to patients, families, and facility staff on behalf of Nursa

CMA Qualifications:

Here are basic qualifications and important skills for CMAs working with Nursa:

Current, active CMA certification
CPR or BLS certification
Ability to provide physical assistance to patients as needed
Desire to do nursing in a way that benefits you AND the patient

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CMA Benefits:

CMAs who find jobs with Nursa enjoy all of the following advantages:

Access to a wide range of per diem jobs and other short-term assignments
Competitive hourly rates
Fast and straightforward payments
User-friendly platform and downloadable app for easy job booking
Flexible scheduling to accommodate all preferences and lifestyles

Get Started in Minutes:
Nursa enables certified medication aide (CMAs) to work when and where they want. Get started in three easy steps:

Set up an account
Upload your licenses/certifications
Request shifts

About Required CMA License:

A certified medication aide (CMA in medical terms) is a certified nursing assistant who has completed additional training to be permitted to administer medications in specific healthcare settings under nurse supervision. Pick up nearby CMA jobs with Nursa.

About Location:

Iowa City, Iowa is a thriving small city located in Johnson County. It is famously known as the home to the University of Iowa. The city is known for its vibrant culture, renowned educational offerings and diverse social and outdoor activities. Nursing professionals often pick up per diem jobs in Iowa City due to the variety and amount of health care opportunities and the abundance of educational activities in the area.

Known as the Hawkeye State, Iowa is a national leader in corn production and famous for the Iowa State Fair. Residents enjoy friendly communities, a low cost of living, and a relaxed pace of life.

GO BEYOND A SINGLE JOB

Choose multiple CMA shifts on your schedule

Iowa City, Iowa

Iowa City, Iowa is a beautiful and vibrant city that offers rewarding opportunities for per diem nursing, licensed practical nursing, certified nursing assistant, and allied health professionals. Here, you can work with a variety of medical facilities and providers, providing care to those in need. You may have the chance to work in hospitals, medical centers, physician's offices, and more, gaining valuable experience and learning new skills.

Iowa is a Midwestern state of rolling farmland between the Mississippi and Missouri rivers, with Des Moines as its capital and largest city. Iowa City is home to University of Iowa Health Care, the state's leading academic medical center, while health systems like UnityPoint Health serve communities statewide.