Licensed Practical Nurse/CMA
About The Position
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) plays a key role in delivering high-quality, patient-centered care in a busy orthopedic clinic. This role supports physicians and advanced practice providers while helping patients feel informed, cared for, and confident in their treatment plan. If you enjoy a fast pace, variety in your day, and being hands-on with patient care, this role is for you. What You’ll Do Patient Care & Clinical Support Room patients; obtain vitals, height/weight, and medical histories Prepare patients for exams and procedures Assist with casting, splinting, dressings, suture removal, pin removal, injections, aspirations, and sterile procedures Administer IM medications and perform lab draws as directed Provide Valium per standing orders for eligible MRI patients and monitor oxygen saturation and pulse during scans Respond to Code 99 and other emergency situations Clinic Flow & Team Support Support physicians and APPs during procedures and patient visits Perform telephone triage, patient education, and scheduling support Communicate clearly with patients in person and over the phone Keep exam rooms clean, stocked, and ready for patient care Dispose of materials per OSHA and clinic safety policies Documentation & Organization Accurately document in the EHR Enter clinical data, phone call notes, labs, and patient updates Support smooth clinic operations through teamwork and reliability What You Bring Current LPN license (Minnesota) or Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) Strong clinical skills and comfort in a fast-paced environment Confidence working directly with providers and patients Ability to stay calm, organized, and professional under pressure Reliable attendance and strong teamwork mindset Experience in orthopedics or urgent care is a plus (not required) Why You’ll Love It Here No nights or hospital shifts Work alongside experienced orthopedic providers Make a visible impact on patients’ recovery journeys Supportive, team-based culture Competitive pay, benefits, and growth opportunities Apply today!QualificationsEDUCATION/LICENSURE Degree from Licensed Practical Nursing or accredited Medical Assisting program. or obtain an active CMA certification Must be CPR Certified EXPERIENCE At least one year’s experience as LPN or CMA in a clinic setting is preferred. KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS Knowledge of nursing principles and protocols, especially related to orthopedics. Knowledge of clinic policies and procedures related to infection control, environmental safety and patient confidentiality. Ability to plan, prioritize and complete tasks in a fast-paced environment. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with physicians, staff, patients and families. Ability to work later hours as necessary to accommodate clinic schedule. Skills in communicating effectively with patients, families, physicians and staff. Skills in tactfully demonstrating compassion and caring when dealing with others. Skills in assessment techniques.
Requirements
- Current LPN license (Minnesota) or Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)
- Strong clinical skills and comfort in a fast-paced environment
- Confidence working directly with providers and patients
- Ability to stay calm, organized, and professional under pressure
- Reliable attendance and strong teamwork mindset
- Degree from Licensed Practical Nursing or accredited Medical Assisting program.
- Must be CPR Certified
- Knowledge of nursing principles and protocols, especially related to orthopedics.
- Knowledge of clinic policies and procedures related to infection control, environmental safety and patient confidentiality.
- Ability to plan, prioritize and complete tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with physicians, staff, patients and families.
- Ability to work later hours as necessary to accommodate clinic schedule.
- Skills in communicating effectively with patients, families, physicians and staff.
- Skills in tactfully demonstrating compassion and caring when dealing with others.
- Skills in assessment techniques.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in orthopedics or urgent care is a plus (not required)
- At least one year’s experience as LPN or CMA in a clinic setting is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Room patients; obtain vitals, height/weight, and medical histories
- Prepare patients for exams and procedures
- Assist with casting, splinting, dressings, suture removal, pin removal, injections, aspirations, and sterile procedures
- Administer IM medications and perform lab draws as directed
- Provide Valium per standing orders for eligible MRI patients and monitor oxygen saturation and pulse during scans
- Respond to Code 99 and other emergency situations
- Support physicians and APPs during procedures and patient visits
- Perform telephone triage, patient education, and scheduling support
- Communicate clearly with patients in person and over the phone
- Keep exam rooms clean, stocked, and ready for patient care
- Dispose of materials per OSHA and clinic safety policies
- Accurately document in the EHR
- Enter clinical data, phone call notes, labs, and patient updates
- Support smooth clinic operations through teamwork and reliability
Benefits
- No nights or hospital shifts
- Work alongside experienced orthopedic providers
- Make a visible impact on patients’ recovery journeys
- Supportive, team-based culture
- Competitive pay, benefits, and growth opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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