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LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse or MA - Medical Assistant - Pediatric Gastroenterology Clinic - Full

Employer
Sanford Health
Location
Fargo, ND
Closing date
May 18, 2022

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With over 224 clinic locations and 46 medical centers, Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. Join our ambulatory nursing care team which sees 5. 2 million outpatient and clinic visits every year. Our workplace culture focuses on treating patients and co-workers like family.

Facility: Broadway Clinic

Location: Fargo, ND

Address: 737 Broadway N, Fargo, ND 58102, USA

Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts

Job Schedule: Full time

Weekly Hours: 40.00

Starting Rate: $17.00 (LPN) $15.50 (MA)

Department Details

* $10,000 Sign On Bonus Available for LPNs and $5,000 Sign On Bonus Available for Medical Assistants! *

* Incentive Pay Available! *

We are seeking a LPN or MA to be part of our gastroenterology team!

Our clinic cares for patients with constipation, cystic fibrosis, inflammatory bowel disease, nutritional problems as well as a variety of other gastrointestinal concerns. Our staff along with our pediatric gastroenterologists, go to several outreach clinics throughout the region, allowing for increased access to the specialized care that is essential to their health and wellness.

We are open Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm, no weekends or holidays! Join our clinic and be part of this amazing team helping kids grow and feel their best!

Job Summary

Are you looking for a nursing career where you can grow your skillset, feel valued, and make a lasting impact in the lives of your patients in your community? We re seeking a passionate, positive, team-oriented Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide quality, holistic care to patients throughout their healthcare journey and ensure they are comforted and feel like they are being heard. Our ambulatory LPNs work under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, Advanced Practice Provider or Physician and have the autonomy of being the primary nurse for a provider within their scope of practice.

Responsibilities
  • 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
  • Counseling patients and family, under the direction of a registered nurse, on prevention and treatment plans

Qualifications

LPN: Graduate from an accredited practical nursing program as a Licensed Practical Nurse.

If position requires IV therapy/management skills, the following is required in North Dakota: graduation from a Board approved AASPN program where IV therapy is part of the curriculum or completion of an IV Therapy course approved by the North Dakota Board of Nursing.

Currently holds an unencumbered Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license with State Nursing board and/or possess multi-state licensure privileges. Obtains and subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certifications.

MA: 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: South Dakota (SD) registration as a MA through the SD Board of Medical and Osteopathic Examiners. North Dakota (ND) registration as an MAIII through the ND Board of Nursing. MAs working within Minnesota (MN), Iowa (IA) 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, sick leave and paid time off. To review your benefit eligibility, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits .

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 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org .

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-0097409

Job Function: Nursing

Featured: No

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