LPN Nurse (LPN) or Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - Neurology

About the role

Olmsted Medical Center is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for a 0.9 FTE day shift position.

Pay

• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA): Starting Pay $20.57 to $30.86 per hour (based on experience)
• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN): Starting Pay $23.85 to $35.78 per hour (based on experience)
• Offers for external candidates are generally made between the minimum and midpoint of the range, based on experience

Benefits

Employees employed at 0.5 FTE or higher are eligible for:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Basic Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employer Paid Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability
• Adoption Assistance Plan

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) Qualifications

• Completion of Medical Assistant program
• Required to be a Certified (CMA) or Registered MA (RMA)
• BLS certification

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) Responsibilities

• Previous clinic experience preferred
• Participates in the care of the patient, under the direct supervision of the physician, podiatrist, physician assistant, or certified nurse practitioner, and in collaboration with the RN and healthcare team
• Greets and welcomes patients; escorts patients to exam rooms
• Collects and documents patient information, clinical data, and other relevant information such as vital signs, height/weight, allergies, active medication list, chief complaint, pain score, current symptoms, and registry updates
• Confirms and clarifies orders prior to implementation of delegated tasks
• Prepares, administers, and documents oral and injectable medications and vaccines, per provider orders (may not give IM RhoGam or IM Narcotics)
• Collects, prepares, and processes laboratory specimens for testing
• Performs, prepares for, and assists with taking x-rays, based on competency
• Performs, prepares for, and assists with in-office procedures such as EKGs
• Schedules procedures, referrals, and specialty services and testing
• Maintains and uses principles of aseptic techniques and infection control when performing clinical duties and tasks
• Provides and reinforces appropriate age-specific patient education, health information materials, and community resources, as directed
• Identifies patient's need for additional information and refers to RN
• Performs time-sensitive delegated tasks which includes, but not limited to, requests for prescription refills per protocols and EHR messages
• Works with healthcare team to assure smooth and efficient patient flow and clinical operation
• Orders, stocks, and maintains exam rooms, special order items, and supply storage areas using par levels of supplies, medications, linens, forms, and equipment
• Monitors expiration dates and takes action accordingly; recognizes usage trends affecting unit supplies and makes recommendations for adjustments
• Maintains OMC organization and nursing competencies pertinent to area of practice
• Manages information in accordance with state and federal regulations
• Performs other duties as assigned within scope of practice and demonstrated competency

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school of practical nursing
• Current Minnesota LPN license required
• BLS certification

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Responsibilities

• Conducts a focused assessment of the health status of an individual patient through the collection and comparison of data to normal findings and the individual patient's current health status
• Reports changes in health status and responses to interventions in an ongoing manner to a registered nurse or the appropriate licensed healthcare provider for delegated or assigned tasks
• Participates with other healthcare providers in the development and modification of a plan of care
• Determines and implements appropriate interventions within a nursing plan of care or when delegated or assigned by a registered nurse
• Implements interventions that are delegated, ordered, or prescribed by a licensed healthcare provider
• Assigns nursing activities or tasks to other licensed practical nurses
• Assigns and monitors nursing tasks or activities to unlicensed assistive personnel
• Provides safe and effective nursing care delivery
• Promotes a safe and therapeutic environment
• Advocates for the best interest of the patient
• Assists in the evaluation of responses to interventions
• Collaborates and communicates with other healthcare providers
• Provides healthcare information to individual patients
• Provides input into the development of policies and procedures
• Accountable for the quality of care delivered, recognizing the limits of knowledge and experience; addressing situations beyond the nurse's competency; and performing to the level of education, knowledge, and skill ordinarily expected of an individual who has completed an approved practical nursing education program
• Maintains OMC Organization Competencies and Nursing Competencies pertinent to area of practice
• Manages information in accordance with state and federal regulations
• Communicates effectively
• Other duties as assigned

Schedule

• Shift: First (Day)
• 0.9 FTE (Part Time)
• On-site work location