Medical Assistant - LPN - Pediatric Neurology Specialty
About The Position
Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We’re proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint. We are seeking an LPN or MA with a passion place for working with children coupled with a drive to enhance their knowledge in Pediatric Neurology and join the team at Sanford Children's Specialty Clinic! We are seeking an individual with the following qualities and experience: - Strong work ethic - Knowledge seeking - Team driven; works well with others - Mentally flexible to ebb and flow with a busy clinic day - Passion to work with children - Pediatric experience preferred - Epic experience preferred - Ok flying on an airplane; needed for traveling to outreach clinic Apply today for the opportunity to join our Neurology team and work at the magical Castle of Care! 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. Job Description Ensures the health, comfort and safety of patients. Documents a thorough medical history from patient. Contributes to the assessment of patients and administers medications or treatments as ordered. Provides technical support to healthcare professionals as needed. Counseling patients and family members, under the direction of a registered nurse, on prevention and treatment plans. The LPN demonstrates competency and practices within the full scope of nursing expertise/knowledge and utilizes appropriate age and population specific standards as designated in their assigned clinical setting.
Requirements
- Graduate from an accredited practical nursing program as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
- 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.
- 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.
- Strong work ethic
- Knowledge seeking
- Team driven; works well with others
- Mentally flexible to ebb and flow with a busy clinic day
- Passion to work with children
- Ok flying on an airplane; needed for traveling to outreach clinic
Nice To Haves
- Pediatric experience preferred
- Epic experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Ensures the health, comfort and safety of patients.
- Documents a thorough medical history from patient.
- Contributes to the assessment of patients and administers medications or treatments as ordered.
- Provides technical support to healthcare professionals as needed.
- Counseling patients and family members, under the direction of a registered nurse, on prevention and treatment plans.
- The LPN demonstrates competency and practices within the full scope of nursing expertise/knowledge and utilizes appropriate age and population specific standards as designated in their assigned clinical setting.
- Participate in the implementation and evaluation of patient care, under the supervision of a registered nurse, advanced practice provider, or physician.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
