LPN or Certified Medical Assistant - Internal Medicine - PRN

LPN or Certified Medical Assistant - Internal Medicine - PRN at Sanford Health summary:

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) providing holistic nursing care in an ambulatory internal medicine setting. Responsible for patient assessment, medication administration, documentation, and supporting healthcare teams to ensure patient comfort and safety. Works under supervision while maintaining autonomy within scope of practice and contributes to patient education and treatment plans.

Careers With Purpose
With over 224 clinic locations and 46 medical centers, Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. Join our ambulatory nursing care team which sees 5.2 million outpatient and clinic visits every year. Our workplace culture focuses on treating patients and co-workers like family.

Facility: Sanford Trf Med Ctr
Location: Thief River Falls, MN
Address: 3001 Sanford Pkwy, Thief River Falls, MN 56701, USA
Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts
Job Schedule: PRN
Weekly Hours: Varies
Salary Range: $17.00 - $29.50
Department Details
The Thief River Falls Family Medicine Clinic has an opening for a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA). We utilize a team-based approach to patient care in a fun and supportive work environment!
Pick up shifts to cover leaves, vacations, and sick call-ins!
LPN Wage: $21.00 - 29.50
CMA Wage: $17.00 - 25.50
Job Summary
Are you looking for a nursing career where you can grow your skillset, feel valued, and make a lasting impact in the lives of your patients in your community? We’re seeking a passionate, positive, team-oriented Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide quality, holistic care to patients throughout their healthcare journey and ensure they are comforted and feel like they are being heard.

Our ambulatory LPNs work under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, Advanced Practice Provider or Physician and have the autonomy of being the primary nurse for a provider within their scope of practice.
Responsibilities

* Ensures the health, comfort and safety of patients

* Documents a thorough medical history from patient

* Contributes to the assessment of patients and administers medications or treatments as ordered

* Provides technical support to healthcare professionals

* Counseling patients and family, under the direction of a registered nurse, on prevention and treatment plans
Qualifications
The LPN is a graduate from an accredited practical nursing program as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
If position requires IV therapy/management skills, the following is required in North Dakota: graduation from a Board approved AASPN program where IV therapy is part of the curriculum or completion of an IV Therapy course approved by the North Dakota Board of Nursing.
Currently holds an unencumbered Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license with State Nursing board and/or possess multi-state licensure privileges. Obtains and subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certifications.
The CMA must be a graduate of a recognized Medical Assistant program.
Prior experience in a healthcare setting is preferred.
Nationally certified or registered as a Medical Assistant (MA).
Certification (CMA) obtained through a nationally approved certification program for medical assistant, including but not limited to:
American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) through the National Health Career Association (NHA), Clinical Medical Assistant Certification (CMAC) through the American Medical Certification Association (AMCA), or National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) through the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT), etc. Registration (RMA) obtained through the American Medical Technologists (AMT) also acceptable.
Additional state requirements include:
North Dakota (ND) registration as an MAIII through the ND Board of Nursing. If the incumbent does not already hold their registration as an MAIII through the ND Board of Nursing at time of hire they will be granted 4 months to obtain registration.
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