LPN/CMA - Clinic Plastics

HealthPartners • Saint Louis, MN

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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 clinical duties that promote efficient patient care and smooth clinic operations, including preparing patients for examinations, obtaining vital signs, maintaining accurate medical-record documentation, assisting with procedures, and supporting patient flow across clinic areas. The LPN promotes a safe, therapeutic environment, advocates for patients’ best interests, follows safety, privacy, and clinical protocols, and protects patient rights and confidentiality while providing compassionate, high-quality care in a fast-paced setting.

The position conducts focused patient assessments within scope, implements delegated components of care plans, prepares and administers ordered medications and treatments, performs clinical procedures and point-of-care activities, and communicates with patients, families, and the care team. It also documents care in the electronic health record, coordinates clinic operations and follow-up, and performs other duties as assigned.

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 responses to interventions to the RN and/or clinician according to delegation and clinic protocols.
• Implement delegated or assigned components of patient care plans as directed by the RN or clinician, carry out ordered nursing interventions and treatments, evaluate patient response, and communicate updates or concerns for timely follow-up.
• Prepare, administer, and document ordered medications and treatments in accordance with clinic protocols, including immunizations, vaccines, and injections by routes other than intravenous; monitor effects and adverse reactions, provide standardized patient instructions, and escalate concerns.
• Perform ordered clinical procedures and point-of-care activities for which trained and competent and that are within scope, including setting up rooms and equipment, assisting providers with procedures, maintaining aseptic technique or a sterile field as indicated, and collecting, labeling, and processing specimens.
• 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.
• Document observations, actions, and patient outcomes accurately and promptly in the electronic health record, including assessment findings, vital signs, medications and immunizations, 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, and supporting transitions of care with the RN or clinician and interdisciplinary team.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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