Licensed Practical Nurse LPN / Medical Assistant MA/CMA/RMA - Casual

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) / Medical Assistant (MA/CMA/RMA) is a casual position that will support various pediatric specialty clinics at our St.
Paul location.
Clinic hours are Monday - Friday from 8:
00am to 5:
00pm with some flexibility required.
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) position exists to administer family-centered nursing care to patients, advise patients on health maintenance and disease prevention, and/or provide skilled assistance in navigation of the health care system as appropriate to the developmental, cultural, emotional, and medical, surgical, or rehabilitative needs of the patient and their families.
Nurses' duties and title are determined by their work setting or patient population served.
The role and scope of Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) is aligned with the Minnesota Board of Nursing and the Nurse Practice Act (MN Statute Section 148.171).
Specific duties are determined by the work setting or patient population served; however, in all positions, serving patients with challenging and complex conditions requires a concentration of specialized staff able to work in highly coordinated teams.
We organize care around each patient's condition which requires staff at multiple levels and across many departments to exhibit exceptional teamwork qualities including communicating efficiently and effectively and adopting the behaviors required for high functioning.
Medical Assistant (MA/CMA/RMA) position is expected to maintain and promote excellent patient care and customer service by supporting the efficient running of the clinic through direct patient care clinical duties and administrative duties.
Specific duties are determined by the work setting or patient population served as directed by providers (MD/APP) and nurses but in coordination with the entire patient care team.
We organize care around each patient's condition which requires staff at multiple levels and across many departments to exhibit exceptional teamwork qualities including communicating efficiently and effectively and adopting the behaviors required for high functioning integrated teams.
The hourly wage for Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is $24.85 to $34.48, with a median wage of $29.66.
The hourly wage for a Medical Assistant (MA) is $21.00 to $29.53, with a median wage of $24.61, or $21.00 to $31.30 with a median wage of $26.09 if you are certified (CMA/RMA).
Pay is dependent on several factors including relevant work experience, education, certification & licensure, and internal equity.
Qualifications
Required as an LPN:


Current Licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) from the MN Board of Nursing
Documentation of completion of a practical nursing program (LPN program)
Current certification in CPR-BLS for Health Care Providers by the American Heart Association is required.
If candidate holds CPR for healthcare providers through other acceptable organization (as determined by Gillette), candidate may be able to start employment but must complete CPR - BLS for Health Care Providers through American Heart Association within one month of hire.
Must be interested in working with people with short term or long-term disabilities that begin in childhood.
Physically able to work hours required and meet physical demands of the position.
Preferred

Prior nursing experience in a health-related setting
Specialty certification in an area of care related to position
Required as a MA/CMA/RMA:


Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program.
Current Medical Assistant certification by either the through the AAMA
Current BLS certification (Basic Life Support through the American Heart Association) or obtain within 90-days of hire.

Experience in a hospital or clinic environment.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Strong customer service skills and knowledge of basic medical terminology.
Demonstrated basic clinic workflow and procedure support skills.
Demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication skills, which includes ability to communicate professionally with a wide range of professional staff, patients, and families.
Demonstrated strong computer skills - must be able to learn a variety of programs.

Gillette Children's is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse team, as we know that the diverse experiences of our employees make Gillette a stronger and better organization.
We are committed to creating an equitable and inclusive environment where all patients, families and staff are welcomed and valued.
We believe diverse perspectives and identities foster excellence, improve patient care and are essential for Gillette to fulfill its mission.
Our team members collaborate to help patients of all backgrounds and abilities reach their full potential.
Gillette Children's is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of an individual's race, color, creed, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation or gender identity, military status or any other class protected by federal, state or local laws.
Gillette Children's is a global beacon of care for patients with brain, bone and movement conditions that start in childhood.
Our research, treatment and supportive technologies enable every child to lead a full life defined by their dreams, not their diagnoses.
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Gillette Children's participates in the U.S.
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) E-Verify program which is an internet-based employment eligibility verification system operated by the U.S.
Citizenship and Immigration Services.
If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, Gillette will give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact DHS or the Social Security Administration (SSA) to resolve the issue before Gillette takes any further action.
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Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.
However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.
41 CFR 60-1.35(c)