LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse or MA - Medical Assistant - Internal Medicine Clinic - FT Days

Sanford Health • Sioux Falls, SD

2d • $19 - $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.

For LPNs: This position offers an opportunity to work shoulder to shoulder with providers. We're looking for positive, compassionate, and team-oriented licensed practical nurses (LPN) who can provide high-quality care that patients and families deserve. LPNs who thrive at our organization are adaptable, reliable, and attentive to detail. Our LPNs educate and communicate with patients and their families. We believe in doing good; it's how we deliver exceptional care and improve the human condition at every stage of life!

For MAs: We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Medical Assistant to join our Sanford Health Team. The ideal candidate is adaptable, caring, and team-focused. Medical Assistants assist nursing staff and providers to deliver high-quality patient care in a positive environment. Our Medical Assistants have the ability to make a meaningful impact in the lives of our patients and their families. We believe in doing good; it's how we deliver exceptional care and improve the human condition at every stage of life!

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).
• Must be a 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. (MA).
• Registration (RMA) obtained through the American Medical Technologists (AMT) also acceptable (MA).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within six months of employment. Re-certification as required (MA).

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in a healthcare setting is preferred (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 (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).
• Educate and communicate with patients and their families (LPN).
• Assist nursing staff and providers to deliver high-quality patient care in a positive environment (MA).

Benefits

• 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
• Sign-On BONUS available for eligible applicants!!

What This Job Offers

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