LPN/CMA - Clinic Plastics

Amery Hospital & Clinic • Saint Louis Park, MN

22h • $23 - $35

About The Position

The LPN/CMA supports providers and the healthcare team by delivering safe, effective care in accordance with the Minnesota Nurse Practice Act, recognized professional standards, and HealthPartners policy. The role performs a wide range of clinical duties to support patient care and clinic operations, including preparing patients for examinations, obtaining vital signs, documenting in the medical record, assisting with procedures, and supporting patient flow across multiple clinic areas. The LPN/CMA promotes a safe, therapeutic environment, advocates for patients’ best interests, complies with safety, privacy, and clinical protocols, and protects patient rights and confidentiality while providing compassionate, high-quality care in a fast-paced setting.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited school of medical assisting or practical nursing.
• Maintain a current Minnesota practical nurse license.
• Maintain current BLS provider status in accordance with American Heart Association guidelines; online-only BLS certification is not accepted.
• 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.
• Proficiency with electronic health record systems.

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience, preferably in a related field of medicine.
• LPN or CMA.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and document focused patient assessments in the ambulatory clinic, including intake and rooming, screening questions, and collection and comparison of vital signs and other health data; recognize changes in condition and report findings and intervention responses to the RN and/or Clinician according to delegation and clinic protocols.
• Implement delegated or assigned components of the patient plan of care, carry out ordered nursing interventions and treatments, evaluate patient responses, and communicate updates or concerns to the appropriate clinician for timely follow-up.
• Prepare, administer, and document ordered medications and treatments according to clinic protocols, including immunizations, vaccines, and injections by any route except intravenous; monitor therapeutic effects and adverse reactions, provide standardized patient instructions, and promptly escalate concerns.
• Perform ordered clinical procedures and point-of-care activities within training, competence, and scope, including room and equipment setup, assisting providers with diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, maintaining aseptic technique or a sterile field as indicated, and collecting, labeling, and processing specimens according to policy.
• Communicate with patients and families in person and by phone; gather and relay symptom and health information, reinforce provider instructions, and provide routine standardized education about examinations, tests, procedures, and home or self-care.
• Accurately and promptly document observations, actions, and patient outcomes in the EHR, including assessment findings, vital signs, medications and immunizations administered, procedures, patient education, referrals and care coordination, and patient communications.
• Coordinate and support care delivery and clinic operations, including facilitating patient flow across clinic areas, preparing patients for tests and procedures, tracking results for provider follow-up according to workflow, and supporting transitions of care with the RN/Clinician and interdisciplinary team.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed