LPN/Medical Assistant/EMT

HealthPartners • Saint Paul, MN

2d

About The Position

Provide quality patient care and service to internal and external customers while working effectively as part of a team. Carry out nursing tasks and medical orders delegated by physicians and registered nurses to support patient care. Under the supervision of an RN or physician, use the nursing process to identify common patient needs, perform routine ambulatory office procedures and testing, support basic health care goals, identify and address patient education needs, and document observations, actions, and outcomes. The role also involves communicating appropriately with patients, families, and the health care team; following organizational policies and procedures; protecting patient rights and confidentiality; maintaining relevant skills and certifications; and contributing to effective team and organizational practices.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current LPN licensure in Minnesota.
• Current BLS certification for health professionals through the American Heart Association or Red Cross, maintained; online BLS certification is not acceptable.
• Demonstrated written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods.
• Speech, hearing, and sight skills sufficient to perform the functions of the position.
• Manual dexterity.
• Ability to speak, read, and write English proficiently.
• Proficiency in other languages may be required for some positions.
• Some positions may have lifting requirements.

Nice To Haves

• One year of full-time employment as an LPN.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, accurate, clinically competent direct care to patients and families.
• Recognize patient abnormalities or urgent problems and seek appropriate assistance.
• Obtain health history information and accurate vital signs; recognize and report variances.
• Perform routine office procedures and testing in the ambulatory care setting.
• Assist patients in achieving basic health care goals.
• Identify patient education needs, provide instruction, and refer appropriately.
• Teach techniques or provide information according to established programs.
• Accurately document procedures, treatment, observations, actions, and patient outcomes in patient records.
• Communicate relevant information to other health care team members and provide patients and families with current, accurate information about procedures and care.
• Perform telephone screening under the direction of an RN or physician.
• Follow established organizational policies and procedures and protect patients’ privacy, safety, and confidentiality.
• Maintain current practice through relevant continuing education and maintain CPR certification.
• Use time and materials efficiently and participate in goal setting and attainment for self, the care unit, and/or the department.
• Support professional and technical staff, model sound technical conduct and practice, and contribute to improving LPN practice standards.
• Solve problems appropriately, seeking assistance from health care team members when needed.
• Build constructive working relationships, stay informed about departmental and organizational changes, provide honest and constructive input during policy formation, and support final decisions.
• Work constructively with other departments and individuals, share job knowledge with new employees, and place team goals above personal interests.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by the supervisor.

What This Job Offers

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