Licensed Practical Nurse

Job Description:

Essentia Health is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse or Medical Assistant to serve in our ophthalmology practice at South University Clinic in Fargo, North Dakota. This LPN or CMA works 7:45 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday, with one weekday off. No weekend, holiday, or on-call rotations are required.

Education Qualifications:

• Education as required for licensure.

About Essentia Health:

We are a top-rated employer offering work-life balance, long term career stability, opportunities for growth, and work you can be passionate about! Our mission guides us every day: We are called to make a healthy difference in people’s lives. This calling resonates deeply for our caregivers and our colleagues working behind the scenes, who all bring high-quality, compassionate care to the patients we are privileged to serve. We are like nowhere else:

What You'll Do:
Assists RN, Physician and other providers and provides direct patient care in the ambulatory and/or home care setting to contribute to meeting the mission and goals of Essentia Health. Will perform identified procedures for which competencies have been demonstrated. Cares for patients ranging in age from newborn to elderly as noted on age-related category.

Employees scheduled 24+ hours weekly enjoy these benefits:

• Health Insurance and HSA or FSA accounts

• Dental and Vision insurances

• Supplemental insurances- critical illness, accident, & hospital indemnity

• Paid short-term disability, long-term disability, and basic life insurance

• Supplemental Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance

• Tuition Reimbursement

• PTO accrual and 7 paid holidays per year

• Paid parental leave after one year

• Adoption assistance after one year

• Bereavement & Jury Duty (all regularly scheduled employees)

All employees, including casual, enjoy these benefits:

• Take Charge (employee wellness program)

• Guidance Resources (free confidential counseling)

• Employee discount program

• 401(k) retirement account (traditional & Roth)

• 401(k) matching & discretionary contributions (subject to service requirements)

Licensure/Certification Qualifications:

• LPN: North Dakota LPN license required upon hire.

• LPN: Minnesota LPN license required within 3 months of hire.

• Medical Assistant: Current registration or certification as a Medical Assistant OR verifiable completion of a Medical Assistant Program and must become certified within one year of date of hire. Must pass certification within two attempts.

• Medical Assistant: Must be registered as a Medication Assistant III through the North Dakota Board of Nursing within 60 days of hire. Clinical Assistant can NOT administer medication prior to being registered as a MAIII through the ND BON.

• BOTH: AHA Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification within 3 months of hire.

• Healthcare experience preferred, especially in ophthalmology or optometry.

Employee Benefits at Essentia Health: At Essentia Health, we’re committed to supporting your well-being, growth, and work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs. We offer a 401(k) plan with employer contributions to help you plan for the future, and we invest in your professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs. To help you thrive both at work and at home, we provide flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health. Please note that benefit eligibility may vary. For full details, refer to your benefit summary or contact our HR Service Center at .

Job Location: South University Clinic

Shift Rotation: Day Rotation (United States of America)

Shift Start/End: 7:45 am /4:30 pm

Hours Per Pay Period: 64

Compensation Range: $21.72 - $32.58 / hour

FTE: 0.8

Weekends: No

Sign On Bonus: N/A