Licensed Practical Nurse or Medical Assi...

Job Description

Facility:  69th & Minnesota Clinic
Address:  6110 S Minnesota Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57108
Job Schedule:  Full time, days. Our hours are 0700-1700 with no nights, weekends or holidays.
Weekly Hours:  40.00
Salary Range:  LPN $21.75-$29.50 or MA $19-$25.50
Pay Info: sign-on bonus available for eligible applicants

Department Details

Our family medicine clinic is very busy and fast paced. Our providers perform a number of procedures along with OB services. There is always something new to learn and endless opportunities to work to the top of your scope. Come join a great team; we work hard but we have fun and enjoy our work.

Job Summary

Are you looking for a nursing career where you can grow your skillset, feel valued, and make a lasting impact in the lives of your patients in your community? We’re seeking a passionate, positive, team-oriented Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide quality, holistic care to patients throughout their healthcare journey and ensure they are comforted and feel like they are being heard. Our ambulatory LPNs work under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, Advanced Practice Provider or Physician and have the autonomy of being the primary nurse for a provider within their scope of practice.

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
• Counseling patients and family, under the direction of a registered nurse, on prevention and treatment plans

Job Requirements

LPN: 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.

MA: Must be a graduate of a recognized Medical Assistant program. Prior experience in a healthcare setting is preferred.

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, the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) through the Nation Health Career Association (NHCA), 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.

Additional state requirements include: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within six months of employment. Re-certification as required