LPN or Medical Assistant - Children's Southwest Clinic - Part Time

Sanford Health•Fargo, ND

3d•$17 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

This opportunity is within our Southwest Children’s Clinic which is a fast paced environment. The Sanford Children’s Clinic is a great place to work because you get to work closely with children and watch them grow at their wellness visits throughout the years. Our nurses work as a team with each other and the Pediatrician’s to provide excellent patient care. Our Licensed Practical Nurses and Medical Assistants focus on supporting our patients with: - well child care - medication rechecks - behavioral health management - same day/ill appointments - medication and vaccine administration. LPN: 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 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) who can provide high-quality care that patients and families deserve. LPNs who thrive at our organization are adaptable, reliable, and attentive to detail. Our LPNs 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! MA: We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Medical Assistant to join our Sanford Health Team. The ideal candidate is adaptable, caring, and team focused. Medical Assistants assist nursing staff and providers to deliver high-quality patient care in a positive environment. Our Medical Assistants have the ability to make a meaningful impact in the lives of our 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

Licensed Practical Nurse or National Medical Assistant Certification required.
Graduate from an accredited practical nursing program as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
Currently holds an unencumbered Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license with State Nursing board and/or possess multi-state licensure privileges.
Obtains and subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certifications.
Must be a 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.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within six months of employment.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in a healthcare setting is preferred.
If position requires IV therapy/management skills, the following is required in North Dakota: graduation from a Board approved AASPN program where IV therapy is part of the curriculum or completion of an IV Therapy course approved by the North Dakota 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.

Responsibilities

Participate in the implementation and evaluation of patient care, under the supervision of a registered nurse, advanced practice provider, or physician.
Function within the administration pre-defined scope of practice guidelines per state location of practice.
Support patients with well child care, medication rechecks, behavioral health management, same day/ill appointments, and medication and vaccine administration.
Educate and communicate with patients and their families.
Assist nursing staff and providers to deliver high-quality patient care.