About the position
We are open to either Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) OR Medical Assistant (MA/CMA/RMA) is a 1.0 FTE (40 hours/week) Monday - Friday, hours ranging between 7:30am to 5:15pm. This position is for the Burnsville Clinic. Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) position exists to administer family-centered nursing care to patients, advise patients on health maintenance and disease prevention, and/or provide skilled assistance in navigation of the health care system as appropriate to the developmental, cultural, emotional, and medical, surgical, or rehabilitative needs of the patient and their families. Nurses' duties and title are determined by their work setting or patient population served. The role and scope of Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) is aligned with the Minnesota Board of Nursing and the Nurse Practice Act (MN Statute Section 148.171). Specific duties are determined by the work setting or patient population served; however, in all positions, serving patients with challenging and complex conditions requires a concentration of specialized staff able to work in highly coordinated teams. We organize care around each patient's condition which requires staff at multiple levels and across many departments to exhibit exceptional teamwork qualities including communicating efficiently and effectively and adopting the behaviors required for high functioning. Medical Assistant (MA/CMA/RMA) (only) Sign on Bonus $2,500. Medical Assistant (MA/CMA/RMA) position is expected to maintain and promote excellent patient care and customer service by supporting the efficient running of the clinic through direct patient care clinical duties and administrative duties. Specific duties are determined by the work setting or patient population served as directed by providers (MD/APP) and nurses but in coordination with the entire patient care team. We organize care around each patient's condition which requires staff at multiple levels and across many departments to exhibit exceptional teamwork qualities including communicating efficiently and effectively and adopting the behaviors required for high functioning integrated teams.
Responsibilities
- Delivers patient care which optimizes the patient's health status and outcomes through the use of the nursing process.
- Demonstrates thorough focused assessments.
- Collaborates in the development and modification of individualized plans of care that are evidence-based.
- Successfully implements interventions within a plan of care or as delegated/assigned by a registered nurse.
- Effectively prioritizes.
- Evaluates patient care based on desired outcomes.
- Communicates patient-related nursing data and information to enhance active and informed decision making by patients, families, nurse colleagues, and other healthcare providers.
- Provides nursing care and health education reflecting specific patient, family, cultural and community needs.
- Identifies the learning needs of the population served.
- Implements an effective teaching plan.
- Employs strategies to promote health in a safe environment.
- Seeks opportunity to evaluate effectiveness of health education as culturally and developmentally appropriate.
- Exercises independent judgment that influences care and demonstrates understanding of potential clinical implications.
- Assigns nursing activities/tasks to other LPNs or unlicensed personnel.
- Identifies and incorporates evidence based improvements into own daily work.
- Identifies, interprets, and implements organizational policies and procedures according to regulations, professional and community standards.
- Protects the confidentiality of personal health information.
- Actively represents the department in committees, task forces, unit activities or other work groups.
- Ensures accountability through the use of dashboards and promote transparency through reporting of near misses and medical errors.
- Demonstrates meaningful contributions to the productivity of the professional environment of the department.
- Supports work of Nursing Collaborative Governance initiatives.
- Provides direct support to the providers during patient visits.
- Works as an integral part of the clinical team to provide consistent delivery of quality patient care.
- Collects pertinent medical information in the patients' electronic medical record.
- Documents, explains treatment procedures, prepares patients for examination, assists providers during exams and collects and prepares laboratory specimens.
- Accurately evaluates provider orders and communicates with providers when clarifications are needed.
- Maintains efficient patient flow throughout the clinic experience.
- Ensures individual work areas and exam rooms are regularly cleaned, stocked and kept orderly.
- Maintains supplies and equipment throughout the clinic environment.
- Prepares pre-visit documentation for clinic visits.
- Assists with communication and correspondence.
- Tracks lab/imaging results and notifies provider/nursing as appropriate.
Requirements
- Current Licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) from the MN Board of Nursing.
- Documentation of completion of a practical nursing program (LPN program).
- Current certification in CPR-BLS for Health Care Providers by the American Heart Association.
- Must be interested in working with people with short term or long-term disabilities that begin in childhood.
- Physically able to work hours required and meet physical demands of the position.
- Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program.
- Current Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification through the AAMA.
- Current Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) registration through the AMT.
- Current BLS certification (Basic Life Support through the American Heart Association) or obtain within 90-days of hire.
Nice-to-haves
- Prior nursing experience in a health-related setting.
- Specialty certification in an area of care related to position.
- Experience in a hospital or clinic environment.
Benefits
- Retirement savings match.
- Tuition and certification reimbursement.
- Paid time off.
- Health and wellness benefits for .5 FTE and above.
