LPN
Company: Confidential
Location: Bemidji
Posted on: May 24, 2023
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Job Description:
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Facility: Bemidji 1611 Clinic
Location: Bemidji, MN
Address: 1611 Anne St NW, Bemidji, MN 56601, USA
Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts
Job Schedule: Full time
Weekly Hours: 40. 00
Salary Range: $18.75 - $25.94
Union Position: Yes
Department Details
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Job Summary
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) will participate in the
implementation and evaluation of patient care, under the
supervision of a registered nurse, advanced practice provider, or
physician. The Medical Assistant (MA) functions within the
administration pre-defined scope of practice guidelines per state
location of practice. LPN: 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 as needed. Counseling patients and family
members, under the direction of a registered nurse, on prevention
and treatment plans. The LPN demonstrates competency and practices
within the full scope of nursing expertise/knowledge and utilizes
appropriate age and population specific standards as designated in
their assigned clinical setting.
CMA: The MA in the ambulatory care setting collects subjective and
objective health status data from the patient or caregiver and
communicates this data to the health care provider. Participates in
the care of patients by providing contributing data to licensed
health care professionals; and following through on the patient's
plan of care under the direction of the provider. Communicates the
provider's written instructions for care to the patient, or
caregiver, by transmission of specifically defined information.
Will participate in care for patients, across the lifespan, in all
phases of preventative care, health maintenance, treatment, and
follow-up as patients move in and out of care settings. Performs a
variety of duties under the direct supervision of a person licensed
to practice medicine. A sampling of the specialized clinical duties
performed includes, but is not limited to, obtaining vital signs,
preparing patients for examinations, observing and reporting
patient's signs or symptoms, and performing point of care
testing.
Qualifications
LPN: Must have graduated from a school or college of nursing
program leading to licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
Associate's degree in practical nursing is preferred.
Specific services/positions may have additional education, training
or experience requirements. Must have attended a pre-licensure
nursing program that included supervised clinical experience across
the life span as part of the curriculum or have had a minimum of
400 hours of experience as a RN (or LPN) at another facility.
Requires current licensure as a practical nurse in the state/states
of practice.
CMA: 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: American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA),
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) through the National
HealthCareer Association (NHA), 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: North Dakota (ND) registration as an MAIII through the ND
Board of Nursing. MAs working within Minnesota (MN), Iowa (IA),
South Dakota (SD) and Oregon (OR) do not require state
registration.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within six months
of employment. Re-certification as required.
Benefits
Sanford Health offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying
full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a
variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance,
vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan,
work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to
maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about
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Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an
individual with a disability and would like to request an
accommodation for help with your online application, please call or
send an email to talent@ .
Sanford Health has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer
will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening
as a condition of employment.
Req Number: R-0129575
Education: Associate Degree: Practical Nursing
Job Function: Nursing
Featured: No
Keywords: Confidential, Fargo , LPN , Healthcare , Bemidji, North Dakota
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