Licensed Practical Nurse or Medical Assistant - Primary Care

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.

Education:
•Student or Graduate of a Practical Nursing or Medical Assistant 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.

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

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