CMA Certified Medical Assistant/ LPN Licensed Practical Nurse

Company: St. Francis Health Center
Location: Manhattan
Posted on: May 11, 2022

Job Description:

Overview Position: CMA/ Certified Medical Assistant - LPN / Licensed Practical Nurse --- Brewster Family Medicine - Days Schedule: 8am --- 5pm (Monday thru Friday) Location: University Kansas Health System --- Neurology Clinic Licensed Practical Nurses function under the direction of the Nurse Director/Manager and is responsible for coordination of safe patient care delivery for specified and diverse patient populations. The LPN assesses patient/family needs, develops and prioritizes patient goals, evaluates care delivery, and continually revised the plan of care to meet the biological, emotional, psychosocial, spiritual, developmental, and educational needs of the patient/family. The LPN Delegates care as appropriate to optimize patient outcomes. The LPN adheres to the Kansas Nurse Practice Act. Certifed Medical Assistant (CMA) / Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) duties include: Delivers nursing care according to the standards of care defined within the Kansas Nurse Practice Act and the policies and procedures of The University of Kansas Health System, St. Francis Campus. Clearly communicates, both orally and in writing, to foster staff and patient understanding of treatment plan. Provides quality customer service to patients, families, co-workers, and other members of the interdisciplinary health care team to create a professional and respectful environment. Accountable for self and self-actions: Engages in self-evaluation of practice and takes action to improve knowledge and skills. Promotes consensus building and applies techniques of conflict resolution and conduct improvement. Retains accountability for quality of care given to the patient. Advancing Healthcare Together --- The Future of Healthcare is in Topeka Kansas Why The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Our People. Our people truly are our greatest strength. They make a massive difference in the amazing care we provide every day. We work closely together to create a positive experience for our patients and each other. Our Purpose. We will build on your experience and provide meaningful and purposeful career growth for your future. You will have the opportunity every day to make a difference in someone---s life and change the course of healthcare. Our Place. St. Francis Campus is proud to be a p Responsibilities Requirements Registered Medical Assistant: High school graduate or equivalent. Graduate from certified medical assistant school program. Registered with an accredited agency for Medical Assistants. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Work experience in a comparable health care setting is preferred. Interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to learn to perform direct patient care, basic nursing procedures. Ability to interpret and communicate data relevant to patients--- needs and responses to care. Requirements Licensed Practical Nurse: Licensed Practical Nurse degree Kansas State Board of Nursing LPN licensure Basic Life Support Certification Preference will be given to prior experience in comparable health care setting Basic computer skills.

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