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LPN/Medical Assistant/EMT
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What they do
A Licensed Practical Nurse or Vocational Nurse provides basic medical care under the direction of registered nurses and other healthcare specialists. The tasks that they are permitted to perform vary by state, but usually include changing bandages, checking blood pressure, or helping feed patients. May work in hospitals, nursing homes, or other healthcare facilities.
$58,754 / year median in Minnesota
-7% projected decline
Job Description
Park Nicollet is looking to hire LPNs, Medical Assistants, and EMTs to join our Primary Care team! Come join us as a Partner for Good and help us make an impact on the care and experience that our patients and their families receive every day.
Position Summary:
As a part of our team, you will be providing care for patients which may include the following duties:- Escorting patients to exam rooms and appropriately documenting necessary visit information and vitals such as height, weight, and blood pressure.
- Preparing and administering medications, and immunizations as directed by a clinician, RN or following standing orders.
- Perform and assist with procedures and treatments as directed by the clinician, such as administering, ear lavage, EKG's, and bladder scans.
- Ensuring all the components are of the standard rooming process are completed including medication reconciliation and pending refills, allergy review, immunization reconciliation, completion of appropriate forms and questionnaires to support clinical quality.
- Maintaining knowledge of, and complying with, all relevant laws, regulations and policies, procedures, and standards.
Required Qualifications:
This role requires a BLS certification for health professionals through the American Heart Association or Red Cross required and maintained. On-line BLS certification is not acceptable. Must meet one of the following: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) : Graduate from an accredited school of practical nursing. Must maintain a current state license of practical nursing. OR Medical Assistant (MA) : Graduate from a Medical Assisting program accredited by "The Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES). OR Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) : Graduate of an accredited EMT program and currentMinnesota EMT License Preferred Qualifications:
One or more years of healthcare experience is desirable (preferably in a related field of medicine).Benefits:
Park Nicollet offers a competitive benefits package (for eligible positions) that includes medical insurance, dental insurance, a retirement program, time away from work, insurance options, tuition reimbursement, an employee assistance program, onsite clinic and much more!Benefits
- Health and Wellness Programs
- Financial Aid/Assistance
- Dental Insurance
- Other Retirement and Savings