LPN or MA - Cape Cardiology
About The Position
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) performs a variety of patient care activities and assists the provider and nursing staff to maintain the highest standard practice of care in accordance with state licensure regulations. They are responsible for restocking of supplies in the work area and maintaining a safe working environment. The Medical Assistant (MA) role requires a High School Diploma or equivalent, and preferred certifications include Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) and BLS Certification. Experience in taking vital signs, establishing and maintaining effective working relationships, maintaining quality control standards, reacting calmly in emergencies, clear communication, and basic computer skills are required. The ability to learn and perform diagnostic testing/procedures such as x-rays and non-waived testing is also necessary. For the LPN role, a graduate from an accredited school of practical or vocational nursing program is required, along with current licensure as an LPN in Missouri and current CPR certification. Experience in taking vital signs, history, attention to detail, patient education and instruction, and multi-tasking is needed. The ability to maintain quality control standards, react calmly in emergency situations, communicate clearly, and utilize diagnostic equipment and electronic systems efficiently is also required. LPNs are expected to assume responsibility for professional growth and development.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent-required
- Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)-preferred
- BLS Certification
- Skill in taking vital signs
- Skilled in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, medical staff and public
- Ability to maintain quality control standards and react calmly and effectively in emergency situations
- Ability to communicate clearly, as well as understand and respond to detailed oral and written instructions
- Basic computer skills-required
- Ability to learn and perform diagnostic testing/procedures such as x-rays and non-waived testing
- Currently licensed as an LPN in the State of Missouri.
- Current CPR certification.
- Skill in taking vital signs, history, attention to detail, patient education and instruction, and multi-tasking.
- Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, physicians, staff and the public.
- Ability to maintain quality control standard and maintain calm and effective reactions during emergency situations.
- Ability to communicate clearly, as well as understanding and responding to detailed oral and written instructions.
- Ability to learn and efficiency utilize diagnostic equipment, electronic systems for ordering, medical records and other common computer programs.
Nice To Haves
- Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)-preferred
Responsibilities
- Performs a variety of patient care activities.
- Assists the provider and nursing staff to maintain the highest standard practice of care in accordance with state licensure regulations.
- Restocking of supplies in the work area.
- Maintaining a safe working environment.
- Taking vital signs.
- Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, medical staff and public.
- Maintaining quality control standards.
- Reacting calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
- Communicating clearly, as well as understanding and responding to detailed oral and written instructions.
- Learning and performing diagnostic testing/procedures such as x-rays and non-waived testing.
- Taking history.
- Patient education and instruction.
- Multi-tasking.
- Learning and efficiency utilizing diagnostic equipment, electronic systems for ordering, medical records and other common computer programs.
- Assume responsibility for professional growth and development.
Benefits
- Comprehensive and affordable health coverage including medical, prescription, dental and vision - available on the first of the month after hire date
- Saint Francis Medical Services Discount
- Earned Time Off (ETO) based on relevant years of work history. ETO combines vacation, sick, holidays, and personal days into one balance to allow for flexibility
- Retirement benefits including SFHS immediate matching
- Education Assistance benefits up to $5,000 per calendar year for one year of service after graduation
- Benefit Support through Health Advocate
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Identity Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- Earned Wage Access
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
