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

Company: Mayo Clinic
Location: Taopi
Posted on: January 27, 2023

Job Description:

Why Mayo Clinic
Mayo Clinic is the nation's best hospital (U.S. News & World Report, ) and ranked 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!

Mayo Clinic offers a variety of employee benefits. For additional information please visit Mayo Clinic Benefits . Eligibility may vary.

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 of a medical assistant program
---If a Medical Assistant, a High School Diploma or 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.

It is understood that the position is currently in the department stated above, but overall the position is in clinic nursing and Mayo Clinic Health System in Austin does not guarantee department specific positions.

Additional qualifications
One year LPN/MA experience within the last five years preferred.

License or certification
If a Practical Nurse, a current MN LPN license is required.

If a Medical Assistant, certification is preferred but not required.

Maintains BLS (Basic Life Support) for Health Care Providers from one of the following programs:
1. American Heart Association
2. American Red Cross

Exemption status
Non-exempt

Compensation Detail
This position is within the USW union contract. 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
72

Schedule details
This position may be required to train to any area of the clinic, including Primary Care Today.

Generally Monday through Friday; Extended hours until 7pm Monday-Wednesday.

May include other evening, weekend and holiday hours as needed to cover absences.

Weekend schedule
See schedule details.

Site description
Austin, MN is a community of 22,000, and is surrounded by prairies, rivers and valleys just 90 minutes south of Minneapolis/St. Paul and 45 minutes west of Rochester. Excellent public and parochial education system, including programming for students with special needs and gifted students. Great recreation options including trout fishing, hunting, cross-country skiing, camping, hiking, cycling, indoor/outdoor tennis, canoeing and golfing. Upscale community offering many amenities not often found in communities this size. Hormel Foods, a multi-nation food manufacturer and marketer, has its corporate headquarters in Austin.

Recruiter
Elizabeth Brownewell

EOE
Mayo Clinic is an equal opportunity educator and employer (including veterans and persons with disabilities).

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