LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse or MA - Medical Assistant - 4th & Sycamore Family Medicine Clinic - FT Days

Sanford Health • Sioux Falls, SD

9d • 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) at the 4th & Sycamore Family Medicine Clinic. The LPN will participate in the implementation and evaluation of patient care under supervision, while the MA will function within pre-defined scope of practice guidelines. The role offers an opportunity to grow skills, feel valued, and make a lasting impact in the community. We are looking for positive, compassionate, and team-oriented individuals who can provide high-quality care. LPNs who thrive are adaptable, reliable, and attentive to detail, educating and communicating with patients and families. MAs assist nursing staff and providers in delivering high-quality patient care in a positive environment, making a meaningful impact on patients and their families. Both roles are part of a team that drives diversity, equity, and inclusion and values an encouraging employee experience.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited practical nursing program as a Licensed Practical Nurse (for LPN).
• Currently holds an unencumbered Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license with State Nursing board and/or possess multi-state licensure privileges (for LPN).
• Obtains and subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certifications (for LPN).
• Graduate of a recognized Medical Assistant program (for 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. (for MA).
• Registration (RMA) obtained through the American Medical Technologists (AMT) also acceptable (for MA).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within six months of employment. Re-certification as required (for MA).

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Participate in the implementation and evaluation of patient care, under the supervision of a registered nurse, advanced practice provider, or physician (for LPN).
• Function within the administration pre-defined scope of practice guidelines per state location of practice (for MA).
• Educate and communicate with patients and their families.
• Assist nursing staff and providers to deliver high-quality patient care.

Benefits

• Sign-On BONUS available for eligible applicants
• 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

What This Job Offers

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