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

Palo Alto

,

California

.

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:

Palo Alto, a city in California, is a renowned hub for tech companies and home to some of the nation's top universities, hospitals, and medical centers. Nursing professionals who work in the city often take up per diem shifts around the city's medical centers for higher pay and the chance to work with the latest medical advancements.

California is known as the Golden State. It is home to scenic coastlines, rolling mountains, metropolitan cities, and acres of vineyards. It is a great location for nurses to pick up extra per diem shifts due to the number of hospitals and facilities in need of temporary nursing staff.

GO BEYOND A SINGLE JOB

Choose multiple CMA shifts on your schedule

Palo Alto, California

Palo Alto, California is a desirable place to work for healthcare professionals. With its vibrant culture, picturesque scenery, and mild climate, it's no wonder that RNs, LVNs, CNAs, and allied healthcare workers are eager to pick up PRN jobs in the area.

California is among the highest-paying states for nursing professionals, but pay is not all. Learn what it's like to work as a nurse or nursing assistant in this state.