LPN Nurse (LPN) or Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - Neurology

Olmsted Medical Center•Rochester, MN

20h

About The Position

Olmsted Medical Center is hiring an LPN or CMA for its Neurology service. This is a 1.0 FTE, day-shift position. The selected employee participates in patient care and supports clinic operations according to the scope of practice and demonstrated competency for their credential. CMA duties are performed under the direct supervision of a physician, podiatrist, physician assistant, or certified nurse practitioner, in collaboration with the RN and healthcare team. LPN duties include focused patient assessment, nursing interventions, care coordination, and communication with other healthcare providers. Starting pay is $20.57 to $30.86 for a CMA and $23.85 to $35.78 for an LPN, based on experience. Offers for external candidates are generally made between the minimum and midpoint of the applicable range, based on experience. Employees at 0.5 FTE or higher are offered the listed benefits.

Requirements

CMA: Completion of a Medical Assistant program.
CMA: Certification as a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or registration as a Registered Medical Assistant (RMA).
CMA: BLS certification.
LPN: Graduation from an accredited school of practical nursing.
LPN: Current Minnesota LPN license.
LPN: BLS certification.

Nice To Haves

Previous clinic experience is preferred for both CMA and LPN candidates.

Responsibilities

CMA: Participate in patient care under the direct supervision of the appropriate provider and in collaboration with the RN and healthcare team.
CMA: Greet and welcome patients, escort them to exam rooms, and collect and document relevant patient information and clinical data.
CMA: Confirm and clarify orders before implementing delegated tasks.
CMA: Prepare, administer, and document oral and injectable medications and vaccines according to provider orders; may not administer IM RhoGam or IM narcotics.
CMA: Collect, prepare, and process laboratory specimens; perform or assist with x-rays based on competency; and prepare for or assist with in-office procedures such as EKGs.
CMA: Schedule procedures, referrals, specialty services, and testing.
CMA: Maintain aseptic technique and infection-control practices during clinical duties.
CMA: Provide and reinforce age-specific patient education, health information materials, and community resources as directed; identify needs for additional information and refer patients to an RN.
CMA: Perform time-sensitive delegated tasks, including prescription refill requests under protocols and EHR messages.
CMA: Support patient flow and clinic operations; order, stock, and maintain exam rooms and supply areas; monitor expiration dates; and recommend supply adjustments based on usage trends.
CMA: Maintain relevant organizational and nursing competencies and manage information in accordance with state and federal regulations.
LPN: Conduct focused assessments by collecting and comparing patient health data with normal findings and the patient’s current status.
LPN: Report changes in health status and responses to interventions to an RN or appropriate licensed healthcare provider on an ongoing basis.
LPN: Participate in developing and modifying plans of care and implement appropriate interventions within a nursing plan of care or as delegated or assigned.
LPN: Implement interventions delegated, ordered, or prescribed by a licensed healthcare provider.
LPN: Assign nursing activities or tasks to other LPNs and assign and monitor nursing tasks or activities delegated to unlicensed assistive personnel.
LPN: Provide safe and effective nursing care, promote a safe and therapeutic environment, advocate for patients, and assist in evaluating responses to interventions.
LPN: Collaborate and communicate with healthcare providers and provide healthcare information to patients.
LPN: Provide input into policy and procedure development; maintain relevant organizational and nursing competencies; manage information in accordance with state and federal regulations; and communicate effectively.
Perform other duties as assigned within the applicable role and scope of practice.