Clinic LPN/CMA

Priority Dispatch Corp.; Minnesota; On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Long-term disability

Wellness program

Job summary

Astera Health is hiring a Clinic LPN at the Bertha Clinic in Bertha, MN. The position is part-time, involves a 64-hour bi-weekly schedule, and may require occasional weekend shifts. Travel to satellite clinics may be necessary to support staffing needs.

Benefits include health, dental, vision, life and retirement plans, plus paid time off and long-term disability. The clinic emphasizes work-life balance and wellness initiatives for staff.

Qualifications

• Current licensure as LPN in Minnesota or CMA/RMA in Minnesota.
• BLS certification required or eligible.
• Demonstrated ability to administer medications safely.

Responsibilities

• Perform nursing techniques for patient comfort and safety; assist during treatments and examinations.
• Administer medications orally and by injection; monitor patient responses and vitals.
• Document data and maintain accurate medical records; report changes to provider.
• Support providers and other staff; prepare rooms and sterilize instruments.
• Assist in minor surgery; participate in various clinics as needed.
• Triage and telephone nursing support; coordinate follow-up and referrals.

Skills

Nursing techniques

Vital signs monitoring

Medication administration

Patient care

EMR software

Team collaboration

Education

LPN Minnesota licensure or CMA/RMA Minnesota

BLS Certification

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Bertha, MN 56437Position Type: Full-Time/Part-TimeSalary Range: $21.62 - $32.44 HourlyJob Shift: DayJob Category: ClinicAstera Health currently has a Clinic LPN opening at the Bertha Clinic. This position is part time, 64 hours per bi-weekly period, Monday - Friday 8:00a-4:30pm with the occasional weekend shift. This position may travel to other satellite clinics based on staffing needs. Astera Health offers a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life and retirement. We also support work-life balance through benefits such as paid time off, long-term disability and our employee wellness initiative.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Performs nursing techniques for the comfort and well-being of the patient. Prepares equipment and assists provider during treatments and examination of patients. Administers prescribed medications orally and by injection. following proper procedure to ensure safe medication administration; provides treatments using therapeutic equipment; observes patient reactions to medications and treatments; changes or assists the provider in changing dressings and cleaning wounds or incisions; takes temperature, pulse, respiratory rate, blood pressure, height, and weight to detect deviations from normal and gauges progress of patient, following provider's order. Observes, records, and reports to provider the patient's condition and reaction to drugs, treatments, and significant incidents
• Observes, reports, and documents subjective/objective data to maintain an accurate and timely medical record, i.e., patient's condition, reaction to drugs, treatments, significant incidents, medications administered, vital signs and pain control
• Observes emotional stability of patients, expresses interest in their progress and prepares them for continuing care; explains procedures and treatments ordered to gain patient’s cooperation and allay apprehension
• Assists the assigned provider. May be asked in his/her absence to assist another provider
• Assists in minor surgery by assisting the provider, preparing the room, arranging, and cleaning instruments, and wrapping for sterilization, etc.
• Cooperates with all nurses in providing quality care to the patients, works with other departments to provide seamless, quality care to all patients
• May assist in other work areas (including Telephone Nursing, Float, and Specialty Services) in the absence of the assigned provider or when needed at the discretion of clinic leadership

Telephone Nursing: Additional Responsibilities include:

• Prioritize and act on incoming calls from patients with regard to medical status, urgency, and age
• Take messages regarding questions and medications
• If a referral, x-ray, or lab order is needed, a message will be sent to the doctor’s nurse in-basket for completion
• The early nurse will prepare patient lab order and send to RN to sign prior to physical as per protocol
• OB questions routed appropriately for immediate review.

Specialty Services: additional responsibilities include:

• Prepares the patient for onsite visit by contacting the patient to schedule the visit
• Schedules all post visit orders/treatments and maintains records of these orders to provide continuity of care. May schedule surgical procedures through specialist’s office.
• Documents scheduled follow-up appointments with specialist and maintains record of this for notification or patient with date/time

Float: Additional Responsibilities include:

• Prepares, compiles, and processes patient documents for use of the medical record. Contact patient as needed to communicate paperwork requirements prior to appointment
• Assists in housekeeping duties (including emptying sharps containers/laundry pickup) to maintain a positive clinic appearance
• Assists in triaging walk-in patients including provided shots and checking blood pressures
• Counts narcotics

• Complies with established policies and procedures for safety and infection control when observing and/or giving direct patient care to ensure the well-being of the patient, family, visitors, and staff. Participates in performance improvement initiatives, identifies problems, and takes action related to opportunities for improvement
• Maintains exam room and workstation cleanliness according to approved infection control guidelines
• Properly sanitizes equipment per guidelines. Disposes of syringes and waste according to mandated laws
• Assists in screening phone calls, sending messages to providers and assisting in scheduling of patients
• Checks supplies for expiration date at the time of receiving the supply, rotating stock and/or at least monthly
• Performs other duties as required or assigned

Competencies required include:

• Distinguishes priorities in patient care and follows through with them
• Demonstrates excellent problem-solving skills and autonomy
• Ability to effectively operate standard medical equipment, electronic medical record software, and standard office equipment and software
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrates a high degree of commitment to customer service excellence
• Possess cross-cultural sensitivity
• Ability to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders, building strong relationships
• Ability to perform tasks both collaboratively and independently
• Demonstrates concern for patients of all ages, visitors, and co-workers
• Maintains confidentiality of information and privacy compliance

Astera Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship status, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, compensation, benefits, training, termination, promotions, or any other condition of employment or career development.

QualificationsEducation and experience required:

• Current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the state of Minnesota
• Or certification as a Certified/Registered Medical Assistant (CMA/RMA) in the state of Minnesota.
• BLS Certification