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

Sanford Health•Fargo, ND

7d•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, and medication and vaccine administration. The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) will participate in the implementation and evaluation of patient care, under the supervision of a registered nurse, advanced practice provider, or physician. The Medical Assistant (MA) functions within the administration pre-defined scope of practice guidelines per state location of practice.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited practical nursing program as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
Currently holds an unencunbered 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.
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.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within six months of employment.
Re-certification as required.

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.

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.
Support patients with medication rechecks.
Support patients with behavioral health management.
Support patients with same day/ill appointments.
Administer medications and vaccines.
Educate and communicate with patients and their families.