Clinic LPN/RN - Rural Health Clinic (Walk-In) Position Overview: The Clinic LPN/RN Nurse in our Rural Health Clinic and Specialty Clinic will provide care to patients at our fast-paced medical clinic. The successful candidate will handle monitoring patient health, providing treatments, administering medications, and assisting in educating patients on health maintenance and disease prevention. Additionally, the Clinic Nurse will collaborate closely with the medical staff to ensure quality care is provided to all patients. We are accepting both LPN and RN applications for this role. Supervisory Responsibilities: Daily activities of CMA (III)/CNA Key Responsibilities: Help with the management of patient flow and clinic operations. Maintain correct and confidential patient records. Support billing and insurance processes as needed. Implement emergency protocols and provide life-saving interventions as needed. Participates in analyzing and planning coordinated nursing services in an assigned area. Provides nursing care to patients requiring professional nursing service; gives prescribed medications and other treatments. Interprets care plans and shows proper procedures to licensed vocational nurses, nursing aides, and other staff. Participates in coordinating total clinic services in the interest of the patient. Provides for continuity of effective patient and family care by exchanging information and cooperating with workers of other community health and welfare agencies concerned such as hospitals, schools, and industries. Helps patients in achieving healthy, safe living for all age groups by giving instructions and guidance in the basic principles relating to accident prevention, communicable disease control, nutrition, child growth and development, and physical and emotional fitness. Aids individuals and families to accept and adjust positively to physical, mental, and social limitations. Performs other duties as assigned specific to work area or specialty. Performs other duties as assigned. McKenzie Health reserves the right to assign, reassign, or eliminate duties and responsibilities as necessary. The description of critical job features is not exhaustive and may change as deemed appropriate Physical Requirements: Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Prolonged periods of standing, bending, and reaching. Must be able to lift to seventy pounds at times. Required Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of professional nursing principles, techniques, basic sciences, and of community health and welfare resources. Ability to apply professional nursing principles, techniques, and basic sciences in homes, clinics, and the community. Ability to conduct written and oral instructions and to exercise judgment in the application of nursing care. Ability to collaborate cooperatively with people and to support an objective attitude. Ability to exercise tact and initiative. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Education and Experience: Graduation from an accredited school of practical nursing. Minimum of 1 year in clinic setting preferred but we Welcome New Graduates Licenses and Certifications: Active unencumbered LPN or RN license with the ND Board of Nursing Basic Life Support needed. Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support preferred. McKenzie Health is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of age, color, sex, disability, national origin, race, religion, or veteran status.
Clinic LPN/RN - Pediatrics Position Overview: The Clinic LPN/RN Nurse in our Rural Health Clinic and Pediatrics Specialty Clinic will provide care to patients at our fast-paced medical clinic. The successful candidate will handle monitoring patient health, providing treatments, administering medications, and assisting in educating patients on health maintenance and disease prevention. Additionally, the Clinic Nurse will collaborate closely with the medical staff to ensure quality care is provided to all patients. Supervisory Responsibilities: Daily activities of CMA (III)/CNA Key Responsibilities: Help with the management of patient flow and clinic operations. Maintain correct and confidential patient records. Support billing and insurance processes as needed. Implement emergency protocols and provide life-saving interventions as needed. Participates in analyzing and planning coordinated nursing services in an assigned area. Provides nursing care to patients requiring professional nursing service; gives prescribed medications and other treatments. Interprets care plans and shows proper procedures to licensed vocational nurses, nursing aides, and other staff. Participates in coordinating total clinic services in the interest of the patient. Provides for continuity of effective patient and family care by exchanging information and cooperating with workers of other community health and welfare agencies concerned such as hospitals, schools, and industries. Helps patients in achieving healthy, safe living for all age groups by giving instructions and guidance in the basic principles relating to accident prevention, communicable disease control, nutrition, child growth and development, and physical and emotional fitness. Aids individuals and families to accept and adjust positively to physical, mental, and social limitations. Performs other duties as assigned specific to work area or specialty. Performs other duties as assigned. McKenzie Health reserves the right to assign, reassign, or eliminate duties and responsibilities as necessary. The description of critical job features is not exhaustive and may change as deemed appropriate. Physical Requirements: Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Prolonged periods of standing, bending, and reaching. Must be able to lift to seventy pounds at times. Required Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of professional nursing principles, techniques, basic sciences, and of community health and welfare resources. Ability to apply professional nursing principles, techniques, and basic sciences in homes, clinics, and the community. Ability to conduct written and oral instructions and to exercise judgment in the application of nursing care. Ability to collaborate cooperatively with people and to support an objective attitude. Ability to exercise tact and initiative. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Education and Experience: Graduation from an accredited school of practical nursing. Minimum of 1 year in clinic setting preferred but we Welcome New Graduates Licenses and Certifications: Active unencumbered LPN or RN license with the ND Board of Nursing Basic Life Support needed. Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support preferred. McKenzie Health is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of age, color, sex, disability, national origin, race, religion, or veteran status.
CNA/Certified Medical Assistant III Position Overview: The Medical Assistant will be an advocate for the patient’s needs by collaborating with both the patient and their care team to ensure that the patient receives the high level of care. As a Medical Assistant, you can look forward to creating strong bonds with your patients and co-workers and have multiple opportunities for growth and development. We are also seeking applicants who currently hold a CNA certification and are interested in growing into a CMA III role. Candidates must have an active ND CNA certification and demonstrate a willingness to obtain CMA III certification within one year of hire. Supervisory Responsibilities: None Key Responsibilities: Collects subjective and objective health status data from the patient or caregiver and communicates data to healthcare provider Follows through on the patient’s plan of care under the direction of the provider Communicates the provider’s written instructions for care to the patient, or caregiver Participates in care for patients, across the lifespan, in all phases of preventative care, health maintenance, treatment, and follow-up as patients move in and out of care settings Obtains vital signs, prepares patients for examinations, observes and reports patients’ signs or symptoms, and performs point of care testing Maintains established office/clinic policies and procedures, goals, performance improvement program, safety, environmental and infection control standards, and protocols. Maintains a safe, comfortable, and therapeutic environment for patients and families per office/clinic standards. Provides general aspects of care that meet psychosocial or physical needs or both simultaneously, within the nursing assistant’s scope of practice. Meets communication needs of patients. Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity. Finds and addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic, and religious/spiritual needs of patients and family. Demonstrates performance reflecting the initiative and responsibility expected of a nursing assistant. Performs other duties as assigned, within the Nursing Assistant’s scope of practice. Helps in admission, transfer, and discharge of patients. Performs basic patient care responsibilities considering needs specific to the standard of care for patient’s age. Notifies proper licensed personnel when patient complains of pain. Demonstrates ability to communicate to the RN or LPN any observed changes in patient status and responses. Maintains awareness of the needs of the pediatric, geriatric, and general patient population. Response is proper to the patient in emergencies or physically distressful situations. Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing. Maintains confidentiality of protected health information, including verbal, written, and electronic communications. Assist with orientation of new employees Maintains a working knowledge of all equipment used in treatment of patients. Maintains and replaces supplies on unit assigned. As a condition of employment, completes all assigned training and skills competency. Performs other duties as assigned, within the CMA III scope of practice. Other duties as assigned. McKenzie Health reserves the right to assign, reassign, or eliminate duties and responsibilities as necessary. The description of critical job features is not exhaustive and may change as deemed appropriate. Physical Requirements: Physically demanding, high-stress environment Exposure to blood and body fluids, communicable diseases, chemicals, radiation, and repetitive motions Standing and walking for extensive periods of time Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, perform overhead lifting and perform other common physical movements as needed for the position. Ability to lift, move, push or pull a minimum of 35 pounds. Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday. Required Skills and Abilities: Ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language. Must be a supportive team member, contribute to and be an example of teamwork. Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action. Ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the public. Must be able to relay information concerning a resident’s condition. May be subject to hostile or emotional residents, family members, visitors or personnel. Must possess leadership, supervisory ability and willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel. Must be able to follow oral and written instructions. Communicates with medical and nursing staff, and other departments. Basic computer skills, including ability to navigate electronic medical record systems. Subject to frequent interruptions. May work beyond normal working hours and on weekends holidays when necessary. Must be able to pass a background check and drug screening. Education and Experience: High school diploma or equivalent. Must be a graduate of a recognized Medical Assistant program and have obtained the Medication Assistant Certification Prior experience in clinic setting preferred but not required. Licenses and Certifications: Certified or registered as a Medical Assistant (MA). Certification (CMA) Certified Medical Assistant III in good standing with the state. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in good standing in North Dakota if applying without CMA. McKenzie Health is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of age, color, sex, disability, national origin, race, religion, or veteran status.
Certified Medical Assistant III - Urology Position Overview: The Medical Assistant will be an advocate for the patient’s needs by collaborating with both the patient and their care team to ensure that the patient receives the highest level of care. As a Medical Assistant, you can look forward to creating strong bonds with your patients and co-workers and have multiple opportunities for growth and development. Supervisory Responsibilities: None Key Responsibilities: Collects subjective and objective health status data from the patient or caregiver and communicates data to healthcare provider Follows through on the patient’s plan of care under the direction of the provider Communicates the provider’s written instructions for care to the patient, or caregiver Participates in care for patients, across the lifespan, in all phases of preventative care, health maintenance, treatment, and follow-up as patients move in and out of care settings Obtains vital signs, prepares patients for examinations, observes and reports patients’ signs or symptoms, and performs point of care testing Maintains established office/clinic policies and procedures, goals, performance improvement program, safety, environmental and infection control standards, and protocols. Maintains a safe, comfortable, and therapeutic environment for patients and families per office/clinic standards. Provides general aspects of care that meet psychosocial or physical needs or both simultaneously, within the nursing assistant’s scope of practice. Meets communication needs of patients. Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity. Finds and addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic, and religious/spiritual needs of patients and family. Demonstrates performance reflecting the initiative and responsibility expected of a nursing assistant. Performs other duties as assigned, within the Nursing Assistant’s scope of practice. Helps in admission, transfer, and discharge of patients. Performs basic patient care responsibilities considering needs specific to the standard of care for patient’s age. Notifies proper licensed personnel when patient complains of pain. Demonstrates ability to communicate to the RN or LPN any observed changes in patient status and responses. Maintains awareness of the needs of the pediatric, geriatric, and general patient population. Response is proper to the patient in emergencies or physically distressful situations. Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing. Maintains confidentiality of protected health information, including verbal, written, and electronic communications. Assist with orientation of new employees Maintains a working knowledge of all equipment used in treatment of patients. Maintains and replaces supplies on unit assigned. As a condition of employment, completes all assigned training and skills competency. Performs other duties as assigned, within the CMA III scope of practice. Other duties as assigned. McKenzie Health reserves the right to assign, reassign, or eliminate duties and responsibilities as necessary. The description of critical job features is not exhaustive and may change as deemed appropriate. Physical Requirements: Physically demanding, high-stress environment Exposure to blood and body fluids, communicable diseases, chemicals, radiation, and repetitive motions Standing and walking for extensive periods of time Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, perform overhead lifting and perform other common physical movements as needed for the position. Ability to lift, move, push or pull a minimum of 35 pounds. Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday. Required Skills and Abilities: Ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language. Must be a supportive team member, contribute to and be an example of teamwork. Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action. Ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the public. Must be able to relay information concerning a resident’s condition. May be subject to hostile or emotional residents, family members, visitors or personnel. Must possess leadership, supervisory ability and willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel. Must be able to follow oral and written instructions. Communicates with medical and nursing staff, and other departments. Basic computer skills, including ability to navigate electronic medical record systems. Subject to frequent interruptions. May work beyond normal working hours and on weekends holidays when necessary. Must be able to pass a background check and drug screening. Education and Experience: High school diploma or equivalent. Must be a graduate of a recognized Medical Assistant program and have obtained the Medication Assistant Certification. Prior experience in clinic setting preferred but not required. Licenses and Certifications: Certified or registered as a Medical Assistant (MA). Certification (CMA Certified Medical Assistant III in good standing with the state Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required McKenzie Health is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of age, color, sex, disability, national origin, race, religion, or veteran status.
CNA/Certified Medical Assistant III - ENT Position Overview: The Medical Assistant will be an advocate for the patient’s needs by collaborating with both the patient and their care team to ensure that the patient receives the high level of care. As a Medical Assistant, you can look forward to creating strong bonds with your patients and co-workers and have multiple opportunities for growth and development. We are also interested in seeking applicants who currently hold a CNA certification and are interested in growing into a CMA III role. Candidates must have an active ND CNA certification and demonstrate a willingness to obtain CMA III certification within one year of hire. Supervisory Responsibilities: None Key Responsibilities: Collects subjective and objective health status data from the patient or caregiver and communicates data to healthcare provider Follows through on the patient’s plan of care under the direction of the provider Communicates the provider’s written instructions for care to the patient, or caregiver Participates in care for patients, across the lifespan, in all phases of preventative care, health maintenance, treatment, and follow-up as patients move in and out of care settings Obtains vital signs, prepares patients for examinations, observes and reports patient’s signs or symptoms, and performs point of care testing Maintains established office/clinic policies and procedures, goals, performance improvement program, safety, environmental and infection control standards, and protocols. Maintains a safe, comfortable, and therapeutic environment for patients and families per office/clinic standards. Provides general aspects of care that meet psychosocial or physical needs or both simultaneously, within the nursing assistant’s scope of practice. Meets communication needs of patients. Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity. Finds and addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic, and religious/spiritual needs of patients and family. Demonstrates performance reflecting the initiative and responsibility expected of a nursing assistant. Performs other duties as assigned, within the Nursing Assistant’s scope of practice. Helps in admission, transfer, and discharge of patients. Performs basic patient care responsibilities considering needs specific to the standard of care for patient’s age. Notifies proper licensed personnel when patient complains of pain. Demonstrates ability to communicate to the RN or LPN any observed changes in patient status and responses. Maintains awareness of the needs of the pediatric, geriatric, and general patient population. Response is proper to the patient in emergencies or physically distressful situations. Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing. Maintains confidentiality of protected health information, including verbal, written, and electronic communications. Assist with orientation of new employees Maintains a working knowledge of all equipment used in treatment of patients. Maintains and replaces supplies on unit assigned. As a condition of employment, completes all assigned training and skills competency. Performs other duties as assigned, within the CMA III scope of practice. Other duties as assigned. McKenzie Health reserves the right to assign, reassign, or eliminate duties and responsibilities as necessary. The description of critical job features is not exhaustive and may change as deemed appropriate. Physical Requirements: Physically demanding, high-stress environment Exposure to blood and body fluids, communicable diseases, chemicals, radiation, and repetitive motions Standing and walking for extensive periods of time Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, perform overhead lifting and perform other common physical movements as needed for the position. Ability to lift, move, push or pull a minimum of 35 pounds Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday Required Skills and Abilities: Ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language. Must be a supportive team member, contribute to and be an example of teamwork. Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action. Ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the public. Must be able to relay information concerning a resident’s condition. May be subject to hostile or emotional residents, family members, visitors or personnel. Must possess leadership, supervisory ability and willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel. Must be able to follow oral and written instructions. Communicates with medical and nursing staff, and other departments. Basic computer skills, including ability to navigate electronic medical record systems. Subject to frequent interruptions. May work beyond normal working hours and on weekends holidays when necessary. Must be able to pass a background check and drug screening. Education and Experience: High school diploma or equivalent. Must be a graduate of a recognized Medical Assistant program and have obtained the Medication Assistant Certification. Prior experience in clinic setting preferred but not required. Licenses and Certifications: Certified or registered as a Medical Assistant (MA). Certification (CMA) Certified Medical Assistant III in good standing with the state. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in good standing in North Dakota if applying without CMA. McKenzie Health is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of age, color, sex, disability, national origin, race, religion, or veteran status.
