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Tri-County Health Care Clinic LPN/CMA in Wadena, Minnesota
If you are an LPN or CMA looking for a positive workplace culture focused on safety, quality and excellence, consider becoming part of the Astera Health team! We are accepting new grads!
This position is scheduled at 32-40 hours biweekly, Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm. Astera Health offers a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life and retirement. We also support work-life balance through benefits such as paid time off, short and long-term disability and our employee wellness initiative.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Performs nursing techniques for the comfort and well-being of the patient; prepares equipment and assists provider during treatments and examination of patients
Takes temperature, pulse, respiratory rate, blood pressure, height and weight to detect deviations from normal, and gauges progress of patient following provider’s order
Observes, reports and documents subjective/objective data to maintain an accurate and timely medical record
Observes emotional stability of patients, expresses interest in their progress and prepares them for continuing care; explains procedures and treatments ordered to gain patient’s cooperation and allay apprehension
Cooperates with all nurses in providing quality care to the patients, works with other departments to provide seamless, quality care to all patients
Orders labs, completes pre-visit planning, rounds with nursing staff and floats throughout the clinic to assist where needed (regional float)
Competencies required include:
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Commitment to providing excellent customer service, patient care and overall experience
Understanding of health care system and continuum of care
Strong computer skills with ability to become skilled in EPIC with training
Education and experience required:
Current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the state of Minnesota
Or Medical Assistant Certification
Astera Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship status, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, compensation, benefits, training, termination, promotions, or any other condition of employment or career development.