LPN or Certified Medical Assistant - Podiatry Clinic

Sanford Health • Thief River Falls, MN

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Thief River Falls Podiatry Clinic has an opening for a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Certified Medical Assistant (CMA). We utilize a team-based approach to patient care in a flexible, fun and supportive work environment! Clinic hours are Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm and Saturday from 9:00am - 12:00pm with two late nights shifts per month and an occasional Saturday morning to support the walk-in clinic. Flex positions receive an additional 5% on base wage and qualify for full time benefits! Come join a great team today! The LPN participates in the implementation and evaluation of patient care, under the supervision of a registered nurse; ensures the health, comfort and safety of patients. The Medical Assistant (MA) functions within the administration pre-defined scope of practice guidelines per state location of practice. Are you looking for a nursing career where you can grow your skillset, feel valued, and make a lasting impact in the lives of patients in your community? Whether you're a newly graduated LPN or Certified Medical Assistant or have years of experience, this position offers an opportunity to work shoulder to shoulder with providers. We're looking for positive, compassionate, and team oriented licensed practical nurses (LPN) and certified medical assistants (CMA) who can provide high-quality care that patients and families deserve. LPNs and CMAs who thrive at our organization are adaptable, reliable, and attentive to detail. Our nurses educate and communicate with patients and their families. We believe in doing good; it's how we deliver exceptional care and improve the human condition at every stage of life!

Requirements

• LPN: Graduated from an accredited school or college of nursing program leading to licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
• LPN: Attended a pre-licensure nursing program that included supervised clinical experience across the life span as part of the curriculum or had a minimum of 400 hours of experience as a RN (or LPN) at another facility.
• LPN: Current licensure as a practical nurse in the state/states of practice.
• CMA: Graduate of a recognized Medical Assistant program.
• CMA: Nationally certified or registered as a Medical Assistant (MA).
• CMA: Certification (CMA) obtained through a nationally approved certification program for medical assistant, including but not limited to: American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) through the National HealthCareer Association (NHA), 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.
• CMA: Registration (RMA) obtained through the American Medical Technologists (AMT) also acceptable.
• Additional state requirements for North Dakota (ND) registration as an MAIII through the ND Board of Nursing.
• If the incumbent does not already hold their registration as an MAIII through the ND Board of Nursing at time of hire they will be granted 4 months to obtain registration.
• All medication administration performed by the incumbent prior to obtaining the MAIII must be supervised by a licensed nurse.
• Additionally, must also be registered on the ND Board of Nursing UAP Registry if they do not possess MAIII registration at time of hire.
• MAs working within Minnesota (MN), Iowa (IA), South Dakota (SD) and Oregon (OR) do not require state registration.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within six months of employment.
• Re-certification as required.

Nice To Haves

• Associate's degree in practical nursing is preferred.
• Prior experience in a healthcare setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participates in the implementation and evaluation of patient care, under the supervision of a registered nurse.
• Ensures the health, comfort and safety of patients.
• Functions within the administration pre-defined scope of practice guidelines per state location of practice.
• Educates and communicates with patients and their families.

Benefits

• Full time benefits
• Robust on-boarding and training programs for continued growth and development
• A team-focused employee experience
• Fun and fast paced work environment

What This Job Offers

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