LPN or Medical Assistant - 32 Hours Weekly - Elder Care Program

Essentia Health • Fargo, ND

115d • $21 - $32

About The Position

Seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse or Certified Medical Assistant to support Essentia Health's Elder Care Program at our Osgood Clinic in Fargo, North Dakota. This LPN or CMA works 8 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday, with one weekday off. No weekend, holiday, or on-call rotations are required. Prior Elder Care experience or experience with a geriatric population is preferred for this position. Education as required for licensure.

Requirements

• Valid North Dakota state license to practice practical nursing for LPN.
• Minnesota LPN license required within 3 months of hire for LPN.
• Current registration or certification as a Medical Assistant OR verifiable completion of a Medical Assistant Program and must become certified within one year of date of hire for CMA.
• Must pass certification within two attempts for CMA.
• Must be registered as a Medication Assistant III through the North Dakota Board of Nursing within 60 days of hire/transfer for CMA.
• AHA Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification within 3 months of hire for all.

Nice To Haves

• Prior Elder Care experience or experience with a geriatric population.

Responsibilities

• Assists RN, Physician and other providers and provides direct patient care in the ambulatory care setting to contribute to meeting the mission and goals of Essentia Health.
• Will perform identified procedures for which competencies have been demonstrated.
• Cares for patients ranging in age from newborn to elderly as noted on age-related category.

Benefits

• Health Insurance and HSA or FSA accounts
• Dental and Vision insurances
• Supplemental insurances- critical illness, accident, & hospital indemnity
• Paid short-term disability, long-term disability, and basic life insurance
• Supplemental Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• PTO accrual and 7 paid holidays per year
• Paid parental leave after one year
• Adoption assistance after one year
• Bereavement & Jury Duty (all regularly scheduled employees)
• Take Charge (employee wellness program)
• Guidance Resources (free confidential counseling)
• Employee discount program
• 401(k) retirement account (traditional & Roth)
• 401(k) matching & discretionary contributions (subject to service requirements)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees