LPN or Medical Assistant - Southwest Children's Clinic

Company: Sanford Health
Location: Fargo
Posted on: June 27, 2025

Job Description:

Careers With Purpose With over 224 clinic locations and 46 medical centers, Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. Join our ambulatory nursing care team which sees 5.2 million outpatient and clinic visits every year. Our workplace culture focuses on treating patients and co-workers like family. Facility: Southwest Clinic Location: Fargo, ND Address: 2701 13th Ave S, Fargo, ND 58103, USA Job Schedule: Flex Weekly Hours: 40.00 Salary Range: $17.00 - $29.50 Pay Info: . Sign On Bonus available for Qualified Candidates! Department Details "The Sanford Children’s Clinic is a great place to work because you get to work closely with children and watch them grow at their wellness visits throughout the years. Our nurses work as a team with each other and the Pediatrician’s to provide excellent patient care. The Children’s Clinic is a friendly and fun environment. We put on different events throughout the year, such as our “Boo to the flu” event where we get to dress up in Halloween costumes and administer flu/COVID vaccines to children in a fun atmosphere. We frequently have opportunities to pick up extra hours at evening and weekend flu blitz events." Our LPNs focus on supporting our patients with well child care, medication rechecks, behavioral health management, same day/ill appointments, medication and vaccine administration. This position is at the Moorhead Children's Clinic and will work Monday through Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm. Job Summary Are you looking for a nursing career where you can grow your skillset, feel valued, and make a lasting impact in the lives of your patients in your community? We’re seeking a passionate, positive, team-oriented Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide quality, holistic care to patients throughout their healthcare journey and ensure they are comforted and feel like they are being heard. Our ambulatory LPNs work under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, Advanced Practice Provider or Physician and have the autonomy of being the primary nurse for a provider within their scope of practice. Responsibilities * Ensures the health, comfort and safety of patients * Documents a thorough medical history from patient * Contributes to the assessment of patients and administers medications or treatments as ordered * Provides technical support to healthcare professionals * Counseling patients and family, under the direction of a registered nurse, on prevention and treatment plans Qualifications LPN: Graduate from an accredited practical nursing program as a Licensed Practical Nurse. Currently holds an unencumbered Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license with State Nursing board and/or possess multi-state licensure privileges. Obtains and subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certifications. If position requires IV therapy/management skills, the following is required in North Dakota: graduation from a Board approved AASPN program where IV therapy is part of the curriculum or completion of an IV Therapy course approved by the North Dakota Board of Nursing. MA: Must be a graduate of a recognized Medical Assistant program. Prior experience in a healthcare setting is preferred. Nationally certified or registered as a Medical Assistant (MA). Certification (CMA) obtained through a nationally approved certification program for medical assistant, including but not limited to: American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) through the National HealthCareer Association (NHA), Clinical Medical Assistant Certification (CMAC) through the American Medical Certification Association (AMCA), or National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) through the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT), etc. Registration (RMA) obtained through the American Medical Technologists (AMT) also acceptable. Additional state requirements include: North Dakota (ND) registration as an MAIII through the ND Board of Nursing. If the incumbent does not already hold their registration as an MAIII through the ND Board of Nursing at time of hire they will be granted 4 months to obtain registration. All medication administration performed by the incumbent prior to obtaining the MAIII must be supervised by a licensed nurse. Additionally, must also be registered on the ND Board of Nursing UAP Registry if they do not possess MAIII registration at time of hire. MAs working within Minnesota (MN), Iowa (IA), South Dakota (SD) and Oregon (OR) do not require state registration. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within six months of employment. Re-certification as required. Benefits Sanford Health offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits . Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org . Sanford Health has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment. Req Number: R-0198118 Job Function: Nursing Featured: No

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