Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - Pine Island

Olmsted Medical Center•Pine Island, MN

13h•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) at Olmsted Medical Center, Pine Island. It is a 0.8 FTE position with day shifts. The role involves participating in patient care under the supervision of physicians and in collaboration with the healthcare team. Responsibilities include patient assessment, documentation, medication administration, specimen collection, assisting with procedures, patient education, and maintaining exam rooms and supplies. The LPN role also involves coordinating team activities and providing direction to other LPNs and unlicensed personnel.

Requirements

Completion of Medical Assistant program
Required to be a Certified (CMA) or Registered MA (RMA)
BLS certification
Graduate from an accredited school of practical nursing
Current Minnesota LPN license required
BLS certification within 90 days of hire

Nice To Haves

Previous clinic experience preferred

Responsibilities

Participates in the care of the patient, under the direct supervision of the physician, podiatrist, physician assistant, or certified nurse practitioner, and in collaboration with the RN and healthcare team.
Greets and welcomes patients. Escorts patients to exam rooms.
Collects and documents patient information, clinical data, and other relevant information such as vital signs, height/weight, allergies, active medication list, chief complaint, pain score, current symptoms, and registry updates.
Confirms and clarifies orders prior to implementation of delegated tasks.
Prepares, administers, and documents oral and injectable medications and vaccines, per provider orders.
Collects, prepares, and processes laboratory specimens for testing.
Performs, prepares for, and assists with taking x-rays, based on competency.
Performs, prepares for, and assists with in-office procedures such as EKGs. Schedules procedures, referrals, and specialty services and testing.
Maintains and uses principles of aseptic techniques and infection control when performing clinical duties and tasks.
Provides and reinforces appropriate age-specific patient education, health information materials, and community resources, as directed. Identifies patient’s need for additional information and refers to RN.
Performs time-sensitive delegated tasks which includes, but not limited to, requests for prescription refills per protocols and EHR messages.
Works with healthcare team to assure smooth and efficient patient flow and clinical operation.
Orders, stocks, and maintains exam rooms, special order items, and supply storage areas using par levels of supplies, medications, linens, forms, and equipment. Monitors expiration dates and takes action accordingly. Recognizes usage trends affecting unit supplies and makes recommendations for adjustments.
Maintains OMC organization and nursing competencies pertinent to area of practice.
Manages information in accordance with state and federal regulations.
Performs other duties as assigned within scope of practice and demonstrated competency
Conducts a focused assessment of the health status of an individual patient through the collection and comparison of data to normal findings and the individual patient’s current health status.
Reports changes in health status and responses to interventions in an ongoing manner to a registered nurse or the appropriate licensed healthcare provider for delegated or assigned tasks.
Participates with other healthcare providers in the development and modification of a plan of care.
Determines and implements appropriate interventions within a nursing plan of care or when delegated or assigned by a registered nurse.
Implements interventions that are delegated, ordered, or prescribed by a licensed healthcare provider.
Assigns nursing activities or tasks to other licensed practical nurses.
Assigns and monitors nursing tasks or activities to unlicensed assistive personnel.
Provides safe and effective nursing care delivery.
Promotes a safe and therapeutic environment.
Advocates for the best interest of the patient.
Assists in the evaluation of responses to interventions.
Collaborates and communicates with other healthcare providers.
Provides healthcare information to individual patients.
Provides input into the development of policies and procedures.
Accountable for the quality of care delivered, recognizing the limits of knowledge and experience; addressing situations beyond the nurse’s competency; and performing to the level of education, knowledge, and skill ordinarily expected of an individual who has completed an approved practical nursing education program.
Coordinates and performs daily activities of the LPN team.
Assists with core communication of daily team and ancillary teams.
Provides direction to LPNs working and assists with coordinating orientation opportunities for the team.