EMT, Foot and Ankle

HealthPartners•Saint Paul, MN

About The Position

HealthPartners is hiring an LPN, CMA, RMA, or EMT for its Foot and Ankle Department. The role involves working at multiple locations on a set weekly schedule: Monday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. in Saint Paul (HP Specialty Center 405); Tuesday, 8:00 a.m.–4:39 p.m. in Bloomington; Wednesday off; Thursday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. in Inver Grove Heights; and Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. in Saint Paul (HP Specialty Center 405). Responsibilities and qualifications vary by credential. The LPN provides direct ambulatory care, identifies patient needs, performs routine procedures and testing, supports patient education, documents care, and communicates with patients, families, and the healthcare team. The CMA/RMA and EMT provide routine health information and patient instruction under provider or registered nurse direction; collect patient health data and specimens; administer immunizations and non-intravenous medications; assist with procedures; and support safe, confidential, culturally responsive patient care. These roles also include documentation, quality improvement, required education and compliance activities, and timely attendance.

Requirements

LPN: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
LPN: Current Minnesota LPN licensure.
LPN: Current BLS certification for health professionals through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross; online-only BLS certification is not accepted.
LPN: Demonstrated written and oral communication skills.
CMA/RMA: Graduate of a medical assisting program accredited by CAAHEP or ABHES.
CMA/RMA: Current Medical Assistant certification or registration through AAMA or AMT.
CMA/RMA: Current BLS provider status in accordance with AHA guidelines; online-only BLS certification is not accepted.
CMA/RMA: Strong communication and interpersonal skills; basic knowledge of medical terminology; attention to detail and organizational ability; ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment; compassionate and professional attitude toward patients; and proficiency with electronic health record systems.
EMT: Graduate of an accredited EMT program.
EMT: Current Minnesota EMT license.
EMT: Current BLS certification for health professionals through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross; online-only BLS certification is not accepted.
EMT: Strong communication and interpersonal skills; basic knowledge of medical terminology; attention to detail and organizational ability; ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment; compassionate and professional attitude toward patients; and proficiency with electronic health record systems.

Nice To Haves

LPN: One year of full-time employment as an LPN.
CMA/RMA: One or more years of experience, preferably in a related field of medicine.
EMT: One year of experience, preferably in a related field of medicine.

Responsibilities

Identify patients’ common and recurring nursing needs and assist them in achieving basic health care goals (LPN).
Recognize the need for and perform routine office procedures and testing in an ambulatory care setting (LPN).
Identify patient education needs, provide instruction, and refer appropriately (LPN).
Document observations, actions, procedures, treatments, and patient outcomes accurately and appropriately (LPN, CMA/RMA, EMT).
Provide safe, accurate, clinically competent direct care to patients and families; recognize abnormalities or urgent problems and seek appropriate assistance (LPN).
Obtain health history information and accurate vital signs, and report variances (LPN).
Teach techniques or provide information according to established programs, and provide patients and families with current, accurate procedure and care information (LPN).
Perform telephone screening under the direction of an RN or MD (LPN).
Communicate appropriately with other healthcare team members and provide support to professional and technical staff (LPN).
Protect patients’ rights to privacy, safety, and confidentiality (LPN, CMA/RMA, EMT).
Maintain current practice through relevant continuing education and maintain CPR certification (LPN).
Use time and materials efficiently; participate in goal setting; help improve LPN practice standards; and model appropriate technical conduct and practice (LPN).
Solve problems appropriately, seek assistance when needed, and use interpersonal skills to support positive responses from patients and healthcare team members (LPN).
Demonstrate commitment to HealthPartners’ mission, goals, and values (LPN).
Under provider or registered nurse direction, instruct patients on basic information regarding examinations, special tests, procedures, or home and self-care, and provide routine, standardized health information (CMA/RMA, EMT).
Recognize and respond appropriately to medical emergencies (CMA/RMA, EMT).
Collect and report patient health data (CMA/RMA, EMT).
Administer immunizations and medications by any route except intravenous (CMA/RMA, EMT).
Set up and assist physicians with diagnostic, therapeutic, or surgical procedures within the scope of practice (CMA/RMA, EMT).
Collect and process laboratory specimens (CMA/RMA, EMT).
Act as a liaison between patients and families and providers, hospitals, medical staff, or outside agencies involved in care (CMA/RMA, EMT).
Participate in quality improvement and outcome study activities, departmental in-services, workshops, and other educational opportunities that improve patient care (CMA/RMA, EMT).
Follow safety instructions and safe work practices, provide input on safety issues, and promote a safe work environment (CMA/RMA, EMT).
Maintain regular and timely attendance and protect confidentiality (CMA/RMA, EMT).
Support the Corporate Integrity Program through compliance education and training and compliance with organizational policies and procedures (CMA/RMA, EMT).
Complete mandatory education and organizational requirements on time, including licensure or certification, Employee Health and Wellness requirements, and annual training (CMA/RMA, EMT).
Identify expected outcomes for plans individualized to the patient or situation and population served (CMA/RMA, EMT).
Communicate effectively with patients, families, and team members; integrate patient-safety practices and account for variations in populations served (CMA/RMA, EMT).
Anticipate the needs and unique characteristics of the population and communities served, provide culturally responsive care, and develop individualized plans for patients and families (CMA/RMA, EMT).