LPN/CMA - Clinic Plastics

LPN/CMA Position at Park Nicollet Clinics, HealthPartners Enterprise

The LPN/CMA supports providers and the healthcare team by delivering safe, effective care in accordance with the Minnesota Nurse Practice Act, recognized professional standards, and HealthPartners policy. This role performs a wide range of clinical duties to ensure efficient patient care and smooth clinic operations, including preparing patients for examinations, obtaining vital signs, maintaining accurate documentation in the medical record, assisting with procedures, and supporting patient flow across multiple clinic areas. The LPN promotes a safe, therapeutic environment; advocates for patients' best interests; and ensures compliance with safety, privacy, and clinical protocols while maintaining confidentiality and protecting patient rights through compassionate, high-quality care in a fast-paced setting.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduate from an accredited school of medical assisting/practical nursing.
• Maintain a current Minnesota practical nurse's licensure.
• Current BLS provider status in accordance with American Heart Association (AHA) guidelines. On-line only BLS certification is not accepted.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology
• Attention to detail and organizational ability
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Compassionate and professional attitude toward patients.
• Proficiency with electronic health record systems.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• One year of experience; preferably in a related field of medicine.
• LPN or CMA

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

1. Conducts and documents focused patient assessments within scope in the ambulatory clinic setting (including intake/rooming, screening questions, and collection/comparison of vital signs and other health data to normal findings and the patient's baseline); recognizes changes in condition and reports findings and responses to interventions in an ongoing manner to the RN and/or Clinician per delegation and clinic protocols.
2. Implements delegated/assigned components of the patient plan of care as directed by the RN/Clinician, including carrying out ordered nursing interventions and treatments, evaluating patient response, and communicating updates/concerns to the appropriate clinician for timely follow-up.
3. Prepares, administers, and documents medications and treatments as ordered and per clinic protocols, including immunizations/vaccines and injections (by any route except intravenous); monitors for therapeutic effect and adverse reactions, provides appropriate patient instructions per standardized guidance, and escalates concerns promptly.
4. Performs ordered clinical procedures and point-of-care activities as trained/competent and within scope, including room and equipment set-up, assisting the provider with diagnostic/therapeutic procedures, maintaining aseptic technique/sterile field as indicated, and collecting/labeling/processing specimens per policy.
5. Serves as a liaison between patients/families and the care team by communicating effectively (in person and by phone), gathering and relaying symptom/health information, reinforcing provider instructions, and providing routine, standardized education regarding examinations, tests, procedures, and home/self-care.
6. Documents observations, actions, and patient outcomes accurately and timely in the electronic health record (EHR), including focused assessment findings, vital signs, medications/immunizations administered, procedures performed, patient education provided, referrals/care coordination activities, and patient communications.
7. Coordinates and supports care delivery and clinic operations, including facilitating patient flow across multiple clinic areas, preparing patients for tests/procedures, tracking results for provider follow-up per workflow, and supporting transitions of care in collaboration with the RN/Clinician and interdisciplinary team.
8. Performs other duties as assigned.