LPN Nurse (LPN) or Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) Outpatient- SE Family Medicine

Olmsted Medical Center•Rochester, MN

5h•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for an LPN Nurse or Certified Medical Assistant in an outpatient SE Family Medicine setting. The role is 0.8 FTE and operates on a day shift. The starting pay varies based on the role and experience, with CMAs starting between $20.57-$25.72 and LPNs between $23.85-$32.80. Olmsted Medical Center offers a comprehensive benefits package for employees working 0.5 FTE or higher.

Requirements

Completion of Medical Assistant program
Required to be a Certified (CMA) or Registered MA (RMA)
BLS certification
Graduate from an accredited school of practical nursing
Current Minnesota LPN license required
BLS certification within 90 days of hire

Nice To Haves

Previous clinic experience preferred

Responsibilities

Greets and welcomes patients. Escorts patients to exam rooms.
Collects and documents patient information, clinical data, and other relevant information such as vital signs, height/weight, allergies, active medication list, chief complaint, pain score, current symptoms, and registry updates.
Prepares, administers, and documents oral and injectable medications and vaccines, per provider orders.
Collects, prepares, and processes laboratory specimens for testing.
Performs, prepares for, and assists with taking x-rays, based on competency.
Performs, prepares for, and assists with in-office procedures such as EKGs. Schedules procedures, referrals, and specialty services and testing.
Maintains and uses principles of aseptic techniques and infection control when performing clinical duties and tasks.
Provides and reinforces appropriate age-specific patient education, health information materials, and community resources, as directed.
Performs time-sensitive delegated tasks which includes, but not limited to, requests for prescription refills per protocols and EHR messages.
Works with healthcare team to assure smooth and efficient patient flow and clinical operation.
Orders, stocks, and maintains exam rooms, special order items, and supply storage areas using par levels of supplies, medications, linens, forms, and equipment. Monitors expiration dates and takes action accordingly.
Manages information in accordance with state and federal regulations.
Conducts a focused assessment of the health status of an individual patient through the collection and comparison of data to normal findings and the individual patient’s current health status.
Reports changes in health status and responses to interventions in an ongoing manner to a registered nurse or the appropriate licensed healthcare provider for delegated or assigned tasks.
Participates with other healthcare providers in the development and modification of a plan of care.
Determines and implements appropriate interventions within a nursing plan of care or when delegated or assigned by a registered nurse.
Implements interventions that are delegated, ordered, or prescribed by a licensed healthcare provider.
Assigns nursing activities or tasks to other licensed practical nurses.
Assigns and monitors nursing tasks or activities to unlicensed assistive personnel.
Provides safe and effective nursing care delivery.
Promotes a safe and therapeutic environment.
Advocates for the best interest of the patient.
Assists in the evaluation of responses to interventions.
Collaborates and communicates with other healthcare providers.
Provides healthcare information to individual patients.
Provides input into the development of policies and procedures.
Accountable for the quality of care delivered, recognizing the limits of knowledge and experience; addressing situations beyond the nurse’s competency; and performing to the level of education, knowledge, and skill ordinarily expected of an individual who has completed an approved practical nursing education program.
Coordinates and performs daily activities of the LPN team.
Assists with core communication of daily team and ancillary teams.
Provides direction to LPNs working and assists with coordinating orientation opportunities for the team.