Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Medical Assistant (MA) - Bariatrics

Company: Mayo Clinic
Location: Mankato
Posted on: November 23, 2021

Job Description:

Why Mayo Clinic
Mayo Clinic is the nation's best hospital (U.S. News & World Report, 2020-2021) and ranked #1 in more specialties than any other care provider. We have a vast array of opportunities ranging from Nursing, Clinical, to Finance, IT, Administrative, Research and Support Services to name a few. Across all locations, you'll find career opportunities that support diversity, equity and inclusion. At Mayo Clinic, we invest in you with opportunities for growth and development and our benefits and compensation package are highly competitive. We invite you to be a part of our team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, mutual respect, and most importantly, a life-changing career!

Position description
The licensed practical nurse (LPN) or Medical Assistant (MA):
- Provides nursing care to assigned patients under the direct supervision of the registered nurse (RN) or other assigned supervisor and accepts delegation from the RN/assigned supervisor in meeting the needs of the patient/family.
- Collects data through observation and communicates information to assist the RN and/or provider in patient assessment and care planning.
- Participates as a member of the health care team and accepts delegation from the RN/assigned supervisor and provider in meeting needs of the patient/family.
- Delivers care in accordance with the patient care plan, policies and procedures of the organization and principles of relationship-based care.
- Possesses excellent communication skills; is skillful in mentoring and teaching; and participates on committees or projects.

Qualifications
Education:
-Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing or Graduate from a Medical Assistant diploma or associate degree program.
-If a Medical Assistant, a High School Diploma/GED is also required

Experience:
-If graduation did not occur within the last two years, one year of LPN or MA experience working in an applicable setting is required.
-Experience working in a team environment

Skills:
-Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
-Computer skills required
-Ability to work flexible hours, which may include days, evenings, nights, holidays, weekends, and on-call
-Ability to adapt to unpredictable situations within the work

Additional qualifications
Prior experience with electronic medical record systems preferred.
One year LPN/MA experience within the last five years preferred.

License or certification
-Current LPN license by applicable state requirements or
-Active Medical Assistant certification (CMA), or registration (RMA) or Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) is preferred.

-Maintains BLS (Basic Life Support) for Health Care Providers from one of the following programs:?
1. American Heart Association
2. American Red Cross
-Additional specialty certification/training as required by the work area.

Exemption status
Non-exempt

Compensation Detail
Education, experience and tenure may be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended.

Benefits eligible
Yes

Schedule
Full Time

Hours / Pay period
64

Schedule details
8 hour shifts, Monday through Friday, hours ranging from 7:30 am to 5:00 pm depending on department needs.

Requires occasional travel (Weekend schedule
No weekends or holidays at this time.

Remote
No

International Assignment
No

Site description
Mankato is one of the largest cities in southern MN and has earned several livability awards. Mankato's economic growth leads Minnesota and is among the top in the nation. The city has a contiguous population area of 96,740 and 1.6 million people live within 60 miles of Mankato. Greater Mankato is centrally located in south central Minnesota, nestled in the scenic beauty of the Minnesota River Valley, with convenient access to Minneapolis-St. Paul just one hour away.

Recruiter
Cassie Schlaak

EOE
As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer Mayo Clinic is committed to creating an inclusive environment that values the diversity of its employees and does not discriminate against any employee or candidate. Women, minorities, veterans, people from the LGBTQ communities and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply to join our teams. Reasonable accommodations to access job openings or to apply for a job are available.

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