LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - MA - Medical Assistant - PCT - Patient Care Tech - Post Acute Care - FT Days

Sanford Health • Sioux Falls, SD

14d • $17 - $30 • Onsite

About The Position

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland. This is a unique clinical nursing role in that nurses do not have direct patient one:one interaction. Post Acute staff work with facility nursing teams to capture and record patient condition changes and alert providers.

LPN: The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) will participate in the implementation and evaluation of patient care, under the supervision of a registered nurse, advanced practice provider, or physician.

MA: The Medical Assistant (MA) functions within the administration pre-defined scope of practice guidelines per state location of practice.

PCT: The Patient Care Technician (PCT) performs basic patient care services and supports activities within ambulatory services. Patient Care Technicians are multi-skilled to provide expanded services under the direct supervision of a licensed clinical professional.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited practical nursing program as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).
• Currently holds an unencumbered Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license with State Nursing board and/or possess multi-state licensure privileges (LPN).
• Obtains and subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certifications (LPN, PCT).
• Graduate of a recognized Medical Assistant program (MA).
• 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, the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) through the Nation Health Career Association (NHCA), 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 (MA).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within six months of employment (MA).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for health care providers required or within the first 60 days of employment (PCT).
• If working in North Dakota (ND) and not a Certified Nursing Assistant, must be registered as a Nursing Assistant (NA) through the North Dakota Department of Health within four months from the date of initial employment (PCT).

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in a healthcare setting is preferred (MA).
• High school graduate or general equivalency diploma (GED) preferred, but not required (PCT).
• Minimum of six months’ experience preferred (PCT).
• Experience in a clinic setting preferred (PCT).
• Knowledge of healthcare, anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, and medical equipment/supplies preferred (PCT).
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) preferred (PCT).
• 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 (LPN).

Responsibilities

• Participate in the implementation and evaluation of patient care, under the supervision of a registered nurse, advanced practice provider, or physician (LPN).
• Function within the administration pre-defined scope of practice guidelines per state location of practice (MA).
• Perform basic patient care services and support activities within ambulatory services (PCT).
• Provide expanded services under the direct supervision of a licensed clinical professional (PCT).
• Educate and communicate with patients and their families (LPN).
• Assist nursing staff and providers to deliver high-quality patient care (MA).
• Capture and record patient condition changes and alert providers (Post Acute Care Staff).
• Measure height, weight, blood pressure, visual acuity, color vision screening, drug screens, point of care urinalysis (PCT).
• Perform reception/clerical tasks (PCT).
• Utilize appropriate age-related patient care and cultural diversity, relating to the physical and psychological needs of patients from adolescence through geriatrics (PCT).
• Prepare patient treatment areas for use (PCT).
• Prepare and clean medical equipment (PCT).
• Dispose of biomedical waste in accordance with standards and policy (PCT).
• Clean and maintain patient care area(s) or treatment rooms (PCT).
• Monitor stock levels of medical inventory and restock or reorder as needed (PCT).
• Work patient registries and identify opportunities to improve patient care (PCT).

Benefits

• Sign-On BONUS available for eligible applicants
• Robust on-boarding and training programs for continued growth and development
• A dedicated team that drives diversity, equity, and inclusion within our workplace
• A team-focused employee experience
• Fun and fast paced work environment
• Specialized on-boarding and training for tasks within scope of practice
• A workspace that values an encouraging employee experience
• Career advancement through educational assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree