LPN or Medical Assistant - 40 Hours Weekly - Pediatric Clinic

Essentia Health•Fargo, ND

15h•Onsite

About The Position

Essentia Health is seeking a licensed practical nurse (LPN) or certified medical assistant (CMA) to work in pediatric practice at the South University Clinic in Fargo, North Dakota. The employee may also be required to float to the Lights Clinic in West Fargo. This outpatient role is scheduled for 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with no weekend, holiday, or on-call rotations. The LPN or CMA assists registered nurses, physicians, and other providers, and provides direct patient care in the ambulatory care setting in support of Essentia Health’s mission and goals. The employee performs procedures for which competency has been demonstrated and cares for patients ranging from newborns to elderly patients, as noted in the applicable age-related category. The position requires education as required for licensure. LPN applicants must have a current North Dakota LPN license upon hire and obtain a Minnesota LPN license within three months of hire. CMA applicants must have current medical assistant registration or certification, or verifiable completion of a medical assistant program and certification within one year of hire; certification must be passed within two attempts. CMAs must also register as a Medication Assistant III through the North Dakota Board of Nursing within 60 days of hire or transfer. Clinical assistants may not administer medication before that registration. Both LPN and CMA employees must obtain AHA Basic Cardiac Life Support certification within three months of hire. The pediatric clinics provide care for infants through young adults and work collaboratively with pediatricians, clinical staff, and pediatric subspecialists. Essentia Health describes its workplace as focused on compassionate care, teamwork, patient advocacy, whole-child wellness, work-life balance, career growth, and stability.

Requirements

Education as required for licensure.
LPN applicants: Current North Dakota LPN license upon hire.
LPN applicants: Minnesota LPN license within three months of hire.
CMA applicants: Current medical assistant registration or certification, or verifiable completion of a medical assistant program and certification within one year of hire.
CMA applicants pursuing certification must pass within two attempts.
CMA applicants: Register as a Medication Assistant III through the North Dakota Board of Nursing within 60 days of hire or transfer; clinical assistants may not administer medication before registration.
Both LPN and CMA applicants: AHA Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification within three months of hire.

Responsibilities

Assist registered nurses, physicians, and other providers in the ambulatory care setting.
Provide direct patient care in support of Essentia Health’s mission and goals.
Perform identified procedures for which competency has been demonstrated.
Care for patients ranging in age from newborn to elderly, as noted in the age-related category.
Float to the Lights Clinic in West Fargo if required.

Benefits

Health insurance and HSA or FSA accounts for employees scheduled at least 24 hours weekly.
Dental and vision insurance.
Supplemental critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance.
Paid short-term and long-term disability and basic life insurance.
Supplemental life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
Tuition reimbursement.
PTO accrual and seven paid holidays per year.
Paid parental leave after one year.
Adoption assistance after one year.
Bereavement and jury duty benefits for regularly scheduled employees.
Employee wellness program (Take Charge).
Free confidential counseling through Guidance Resources.
Employee discount program.
401(k) retirement account with traditional and Roth options.
401(k) matching and discretionary contributions, subject to service requirements.
Professional development through training and educational programs.
Flexible scheduling and wellness resources.