LPN or Certified Medical Assistant - Internal Medicine Clinic

Sanford Health•Thief River Falls, MN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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 (CMA) 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

Graduated from an accredited school or college of nursing program leading to licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
Current licensure as a practical nurse in the state/states of practice.
Graduate of a recognized Medical Assistant program.
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: 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.
Registration (RMA) obtained through the American Medical Technologists (AMT) also acceptable.
North Dakota (ND) registration as an MAIII through the ND Board of Nursing (if applicable, with 4 months to obtain).
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within six months of employment.

Nice To Haves

Associate's degree in practical nursing is preferred.
Prior experience in a healthcare setting is preferred.
If IV therapy is required, the incumbent must have completed, upon date of hire or within designated timeframe as determined by the department, a board approved educational program that included intravenous therapy in the curriculum or successfully completed a course in intravenous therapy that was developed according to board guidelines and approved by the board.
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.

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.
Educates and communicates with patients and their families.