Medical Assistant or LPN - PRN - Urgent Care
About The Position
Sanford Health is hiring a PRN Medical Assistant or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for its Urgent Care department. The Medical Assistant works within the administration’s predefined scope-of-practice guidelines for the state where they practice, assisting nursing staff and providers in delivering high-quality patient care. The LPN works alongside providers, provides care to patients, and educates and communicates with patients and their families. Sanford describes the work as team-focused and fast-paced, with onboarding and training to support employees’ growth and development. Medical Assistants may receive specialized training for tasks within their scope of practice, and educational assistance is available for career advancement.
Requirements
- Medical Assistant: Graduate of a recognized Medical Assistant program.
- Medical Assistant: Nationally certified or registered as a Medical Assistant. Accepted credentials include CMA through a nationally approved certification program, RMA through American Medical Technologists, or an equivalent listed certification.
- Medical Assistant: In North Dakota, must hold MAIII registration through the ND Board of Nursing or obtain it within four months of hire; medication administration before obtaining MAIII registration must be supervised by a licensed nurse. Applicants without MAIII registration at hire must also be registered on the ND Board of Nursing UAP Registry.
- Medical Assistant: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required within six months of employment, with recertification as required.
- LPN: Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
- LPN: Hold an unencumbered LPN license with a state nursing board and/or possess multistate licensure privileges.
- LPN: Obtain and maintain required department-specific competencies and certifications.
- LPN: If the position requires IV therapy or management skills in North Dakota, graduate from a Board-approved AASPN program that includes IV therapy or complete an IV Therapy course approved by the North Dakota Board of Nursing.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience in a healthcare setting is preferred for Medical Assistants.
Responsibilities
- Assist nursing staff and providers in delivering high-quality patient care.
- Work within the administration’s predefined scope-of-practice guidelines for the state of practice.
- Provide patient care alongside providers as an LPN.
- Educate and communicate with patients and their families as an LPN.
Benefits
- Specialized onboarding and training for Medical Assistant tasks within scope of practice.
- Robust onboarding and training programs for continued growth and development.
- Educational assistance for career advancement.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
