Licensed Practical Nurse or Medical Assistant - Plastic Surgery

Sanford Health•Rapid City, SD

1d•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 position is for a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Medical Assistant (MA) in Plastic Surgery. The LPN will participate in the implementation and evaluation of patient care, under the supervision of a registered nurse, advanced practice provider, or physician. The Medical Assistant will assist nursing staff and providers to deliver high-quality patient care in a positive environment. We believe in doing good; it's how we deliver exceptional care and improve the human condition at every stage of life!

Requirements

LPN: 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.
MA: Must be a graduate of a recognized Medical Assistant program.
MA: Nationally certified or registered as a Medical Assistant (MA).
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 Healthcareer 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.
MA: Registration (RMA) obtained through the American Medical Technologists (AMT) also acceptable.
MA: 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.
MA: All medication administration performed by the incumbent prior to obtaining the MAIII must be supervised by a licensed nurse.
MA: Additionally, must also be registered on the ND Board of Nursing UAP Registry if they do not possess MAIII registration at time of hire.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within six months of employment. Re-certification as required.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in a healthcare setting is preferred (for MA).
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 (for LPN).

Responsibilities

Participate in the implementation and evaluation of patient care, under the supervision of a registered nurse, advanced practice provider, or physician (for LPN).
Assist nursing staff and providers to deliver high-quality patient care in a positive environment (for MA).