Certified Medication Aide CMA Per Diem PRN - $25.87 per hour

License
CMA
Hourly Avg.
Hourly Avg. Range
$
25.87
$
-
$
Shift Type
Per Diem
Date Posted
October 30, 2024
Valid Through
January 17, 2025

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Job Description

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

New Orleans

,

Louisiana

.

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

*Requirements and qualifications for employment are dependent upon state regulations. Join the Nursa Community page to learn your state’s requirements and get your per diem nursing questions answered.

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:

New Orleans is a vibrant and culturally rich city in Louisiana. It is famous for its lively nightlife, unique music, and cuisine that attract people from all around the world. Nursing professionals love giving per diem shifts in this city as it pays well for quality care while not being a full-time commitment.

Louisiana is the 25th most populous state located in the South Central U.S. with Baton Rouge as its capital. Known as the "Pelican State," Louisiana strikes a perfect balance with its vibrant and unique cultures, culinary creations, and outdoor adventures. Its nickname reflects its feathered state bird.

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Nursa is always looking for CMAs to pick up per diem shifts

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Nursa isn't just about finding a job; it's about crafting your ideal work schedule by selecting shifts. Once you create a Nursa profile, you will experience the convenience of scheduling shifts in real-time.

New Orleans is a beautiful and big city in Louisiana. Discover the advantages of living and working here as a nursing professional.

Want to pick up high-paying PRN jobs in Louisiana? Nursa is a marketplace that connects nurses and CNAs with shifts near them.

Average CMA
Pay in New Orleans LA, Louisiana

$
42.52
/hour
$
23.01
Low
$
43
Average
$
50
High

Want to find per diem CMA jobs? Nursa connects certified medication aides with jobs nearby.

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