LPN or Medical Assistant - 36 Hours Weekly - Brainerd Neurology Clinic

About the role

Essentia Health is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse or Certified Medical Assistant to serve in the neurology practice at our Brainerd Clinic in Brainerd, Minnesota. This LPN or CMA works 7:30 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Thursday. No weekend, holiday, or on-call rotations are required. A $2500 sign-on incentive is available.

Qualifications

• Education as required for licensure.
• AHA Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification within 3 months of hire.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

• Patient Care and Monitoring: Perform routine assessments such as measuring vital signs, recording patient histories, and observing symptoms to assist in diagnosing and monitoring patient health.
• Assisting with Procedures: Support physicians and nurse practitioners during examinations and minor procedures by preparing equipment, assisting with patient positioning, and ensuring proper infection control.
• Medication Administration: Administer prescribed medications, including injections and oral drugs, and monitor patients for any adverse reactions or side effects, ensuring accurate documentation.
• Care Coordination: Collaborate with physicians, nurse practitioners, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualized care plans, and assist in coordinating follow-up appointments and referrals.
• Patient Intake and Preparation: Conduct initial patient intake processes, including gathering medical histories, updating personal information, and preparing patients for examination or diagnostic testing.

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
• Paid parental leave after one year
• Adoption assistance after one year
• Bereavement & Jury Duty (all regularly scheduled employees)

Compensation and Schedule

Compensation range: $21.72 - $32.58 / hour
FTE: 0.9
Weekends: No
Sign On Bonus: $2500

Job Location and Shift Details

Job Location: Brainerd Clinic
Shift Rotation: Day Rotation (United States of America)
Shift Start/End: 7:30 am/5:00 pm
Hours Per Pay Period: 72