LPN/CMA/MANC, Wound Care

HealthPartners is currently hiring for an LPN/CMA/MANC in Wound Care. This role will be working at the HealthPartners Specialty Center 401 in Saint Paul, MN.  

LPN:

The required qualifications for the LPN position include:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.

• Current LPN licensure in Minnesota.

• Current BLS certification for health professionals through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross required and maintained (online-only BLS certification is not acceptable).

• Demonstration of written and oral communication skills.

The preferred qualifications for the LPN position include:

• One year of full time employment as an LPN.

The LPN position responsibilities include:

• Identify common and recurring nursing needs of the patient.

• Recognize the need for and perform routine office procedures and testing in ambulatory care setting.

• Assist patients to achieve basic health care goals.

• Identify patient education needs, provide instruction, and refer appropriately.

• Document observations, actions, and patient outcomes.

• Provide safe, accurate and clinically competent direct care to patients and families.

• Recognize patients’ abnormalities or urgent problems and seek appropriate assistance.

• Obtain health history information. Obtain accurate vital signs, recognize and report variances.

• Teach techniques or provide information according to established program.

• Accurately and appropriately document procedures and treatment in each patient’s record.

• Appropriately communicate information to other members of the healthcare team.

• Provide the patient and family with current and accurate information regarding the procedure and care.

• Perform telephone screening under direction of RN or MD.

• Assure patients’ rights to privacy, safety, and confidentiality.

• Maintain current practice by obtaining continuing education in relevant practice areas.

• Maintain CPR certification.

• Use time and materials efficiently.

• Participate in goal setting and attainment for self, care unit, and/or department.

• Serve as a catalyst in improving standards of LPN practice.

• Serve as a role model for technical conduct and practice.

• Provide support to professional and technical staff.

• Solve problems appropriately seeking assistance from members of the healthcare team.

• Effect positive response from patients and other members of the healthcare team through interpersonal skills.

• Demonstrate a commitment to the mission, goals, and values of HealthPartners.

CMA:

The required qualifications for the CMA position include:

• 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).

• Current Medical Assistant Certification or Registration through AAMA or AMT.

• Current BLS provider status in accordance with American Heart Association (AHA) guidelines (online-only BLS certification is not acceptable).

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Basic knowledge of medical terminology.

• Attention to detail and organizational ability.

• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

• Compassionate and professional attitude toward patients.

• Proficiency with electronic health record systems.

The preferred qualifications for the CMA position include:

• One or more years of experience, preferably in a related field of medicine.

The CMA position responsibilities include:

• Under the direction of a provider or registered nurse, instructs patients on basic information regarding examinations, special tests, procedures, or home/self-care. 

• Provides health information that is routine and standardized.

• Recognizes and responds appropriately to medical emergencies.

• Collects and reports patient health data.

• Administers immunizations and medications by any route except intravenous.

• Performs set-up and assists physician with diagnostic, therapeutic, or surgical procedures within the scope of practice.

• Collects and processes lab specimens.

• Acts as liaison between the patient/family and the provider, hospital, medical staff, or outside agencies involved with patient care.

• Documents observations, actions, and patient outcomes per established policies and procedures.

• Participates in quality improvement and outcome study activities, departmental in-services and workshops, and other educational opportunities that will improve patient care.

• Complies with safety instructions, observes safe work practices, provides input on safety issues, and promotes a safe work environment.

• Maintains regular and timely attendance.

• Protects confidentiality.

• Demonstrates participation in and support of the organization’s Corporate Integrity Program by participating in compliance-related education and training and complying with the organization’s policies and procedures.

• Timely completion of all mandatory education and organizational requirements (e.g., licensure/certification, Employee Health and Wellness requirements, annual training, etc.).

• Identifies expected outcomes for a plan individualized to the patient or situation specific to the needs of the population served.

• Communicates effectively with patients, families, and team members.

• Integrates practices that support patient safety, acknowledge variations in populations served.

• Anticipates the needs of the population served as well as the unique characteristics of the communities served.

• Anticipates the needs of the population in providing culturally responsive care and develops an individualized plan for patients and families.

MANC:

The required qualifications for the MANC position include:

• 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).

• Current BLS certification for health professionals through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross required and maintained (online-only BLS certification is not acceptable).

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Basic knowledge of medical terminology.

• Attention to detail and organizational ability.

• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

• Compassionate and professional attitude toward patients.

• Proficiency with electronic health record systems.

The preferred qualifications for the MANC position include:

• One year of experience, preferably in a related field of medicine.

The MANC position responsibilities include:

• Under the direction of a provider or registered nurse, instructs patients on basic information regarding examinations, special tests, procedures, or home/self-care. Provides health information that is routine and standardized. Recognizes and responds appropriately to medical emergencies.

• Collects and reports patient health data.

• Administers immunizations and medications by any route except intravenous.

• Performs set-up and assists physician with diagnostic, therapeutic, or surgical procedures within the scope of practice. Collects and processes lab specimens.

• Acts as liaison between the patient/family and the provider, hospital, medical staff, or outside agencies involved with patient care.

• Documents observations, actions, and patient outcomes per established policies and procedures.

• Participates in quality improvement and outcome study activities, departmental in-services and workshops, and other educational opportunities that will improve patient care.

• Complies with safety instructions, observes safe work practices, provides input on safety issues, and promotes a safe work environment.

• Maintains regular and timely attendance.

• Protects confidentiality.

• Demonstrates participation in and support of the organization’s Corporate Integrity Program by participating in compliance-related education and training and complying with the organization’s policies and procedures.

• Timely completion of all mandatory education and organizational requirements (e.g., licensure/certification, Employee Health and Wellness requirements, annual training, etc.).

• Identifies expected outcomes for a plan individualized to the patient or situation specific to the needs of the population served.

• Communicates effectively with patients, families, and team members.

• Integrates practices that support patient safety, acknowledge variations in populations served.

• Anticipates the needs of the population served as well as the unique characteristics of the communities served.

• Anticipates the needs of the population in providing culturally responsive care and develops an individualized plan for patients and families.