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CMA/MA/LPN

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Neurosurgery Category:

Nursing Location:

Wausau, WI Job Schedule:

FULLTIME

Job Number:

118495 Apply To Job Compassion. Accountability. Collaboration. Foresight. Joy. These are the Aspirus Core Values; and we are looking for the BEST around to join us as we demonstrate those values Every. Single. Day. Aspirus Health in Wausau, WI is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), Medical Assistant (MA) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our Neurosurgery team!

•Certified Medical Assistants (CMAs) may be eligible for a $5,000 sign-on bonus

•Position Summary The LPN, CMA, or MA, under the general supervision of an RN and/or the direction of a physician, provides patient care and clinical support services appropriate to their scope of practice. Responsibilities include collecting and documenting patient information, assisting with examinations and procedures, recording care provided, and reporting changes in a patient's condition to the appropriate provider. The LPN, CMA, or MA accepts only assignments and duties for which they are trained and competent. These roles assist with care planning, patient education, coordination of services, and reinforcement of instructions provided by the RN or physician. In complex patient situations, the LPN may perform delegated nursing or medical acts beyond basic nursing care under the direct supervision of an RN, physician, or podiatrist, while the CMA/MA performs delegated clinical duties consistent with certification, training, organizational policy, and applicable state regulations.

HOURS:

Full Time, 0.8 FTE, 64 hours biweekly Experience/Qualifications Demonstrated knowledge of patient care standards, clinical practices, and safety protocols Minimum of one (1) year of healthcare experience preferred Current Medical Assistant Certification or Registration or must be obtained within six (6) months of hire; preferred but not required Current BLS certification or obtained within 90 days of hire - All clinical personnel in identified job codes are required to maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) training through independent study, manikin and knowledge testing. An acceptable CPR training program is the Basic Life Support (BLS) Health Care Provider course from the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross Professional Rescuer Program with AED Sterile dressing changes including wound simple packing, i.e., no packing to tunneled wounds. Insert, maintain, and discontinue Foley catheters. Convert to leg bags. Nasopharyngeal swabs. Under the supervision of a RN, monitors IV flow and administration of IV medications including antibiotics. Employee Benefits Full benefits packages available for part- and full-time status. PTO accrual from day one! Generous retirement plan with match available. Wellness program for employees and their families. Aspirus Wausau Hospital , the flagship of the Aspirus system, serves northeastern Minnesota, northern and central Wisconsin, and Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Aspirus Wausau Hospital provides primary, secondary and tertiary care services as a regional referral center. Specialty referral service emphasis exists in cardiology and cardiothoracic surgery, orthopedics and cancer. The hospital has an average daily inpatient census of 160 with approximately 15,000 admissions per year. Outpatient visits exceed 50,000 and there are also more than 24,000 annual emergency department visits. Best known for its world-class cardiovascular program, Aspirus Wausau Hospital also provides leading edge cancer, trauma, women's health, and spine and neurological care. To learn more about Wausau click the following link:

Wausau, Wisconsin Our Mission :

We heal people, promote health and strengthen communities.

Our Vision :

Aspirus is a catalyst for creating healthy, thriving communities, trusted and engaged above all others. As an Aspirus team, we demonstrate caring, we plan to impact the future, work with happiness and enthusiasm, recognize our power to make a difference and improve the health of our communities. Aspirus Health is a nonprofit, community-directed health system based in Wausau, Wisconsin, serving northeastern Minnesota, northern and central Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The health system operates 18 hospitals and 130 outpatient locations with nearly 14,000 team members, including 1,300 employed physicians and advanced practice clinicians. For more information visit aspirus.org. Click here to learn more.

Credentials:

Essential:

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LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE

• CPR or BLS