LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse or MA - Medical Assistant - Diabetes & Thyroid 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) in a Diabetes & Thyroid Clinic, working full-time during day shifts. The LPN will participate in the implementation and evaluation of patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse, advanced practice provider, or physician. The MA will function within pre-defined scope of practice guidelines per state location. The role emphasizes providing high-quality care, educating patients and families, and working collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. Sanford Health believes in doing good to deliver exceptional care and improve the human condition.

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).
• Must be a 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 (for 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 (for LPN).

Nice To Haves

• 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: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree