Employment Type: Full time
Shift: Day Shift
Description: At MercyOne, health care is more than just a doctor's visit or a place to go when you're in need of medical attention. Our Mission is based on improving the health of our communities - that means not only when you are sick but keeping you well. MercyOne Siouxland Medical Center has earned more national recognition for quality patient outcomes than any other hospital in the region. The medical center has earned multiple honors for its leadership and excellence in several clinical areas including cardiac care, orthopedic services, vascular surgery, stroke care and cancer care. Want to learn more about MercyOne Siouxland? Click here: Find a Location Sioux City, Iowa (IA), MercyOne Siouxland Join the MercyOne Family. We are looking to hire a LPN/Medical Assistant for the Endocrinology Clinic. As a LPN/Medical Assistant at MercyOne, you will assists in carrying out the phases of the nursing process as appropriately delegated by the Registered Nurse or Provider. Performs activities and functions of patient care within the legal scope of practice of the Licensed Practical Nurse, State of Iowa, and in accordance with established standards and MercyOne Siouxland Medical Center policy and procedure.
- Utilizing the nursing process, assists the registered nurse/provider in providing patient care specific to the age of the patient population identified.
- Demonstrates ability to identify physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of the patient and appropriately reports to the registered nurse/provider.
- Promotes and maintains a safe and calm environment for complex patients by ensuring appropriate supplies, equipment, and necessary services.
- Identifies actual and potential risk to patients and/or families and initiates appropriate action to minimize risk.
- Administers medications and treatments/procedures as directed, and as appropriate for the patient's medical care, in collaboration with the multi disciplinary team.
- Utilizes internal and community resources in planning care and initiating referrals. Initiates appropriate patient/family education following assessment of learning and discharge needs.
- Documents nursing intervention and patient/family response accurately, legibly, and in compliance with clinic policies. Schedule:
- Full Time Days
- M-TH 8a-5p, F 8a-12:30p General Requirements: LPN
- Requires current state Licensed Practical Nursing license.
- Minimum of 1 - 2 years nursing experience preferred.
- Strong interpersonal, consultative and relationship building skills in order to initiate and develop productive collaborative partnership with all levels of leadership across the organization. Ability to effectively influence results, garner support and tactfully manage complex relationships within and across the organization. Extremely high level of diplomacy and tact are required. Ability to read the subtle nuances of situation and react/plan accordingly. Medical Assistant
- Requires a current certification/registration (CMA/RMA) by an NCCA certified.
- Maintains certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support.
- Able to perform a variety of duties characterized by frequent change. Education: LPN
- Must have successfully completed/graduated from an accrediated License Practical Nurse program. Medical Assistant
- Must have successfully completed/graduated from a CAAHEP or ABHES accredited Medical Assisting training program. Colleagues of MercyOne Health System enjoy competitive compensation with a full benefits package and opportunity for growth throughout the system. Visit MercyOne Careers to learn more about the benefits, culture, and career development opportunities available to you at MercyOne Health System circle of care.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.