CMA - LPN - Clinic Assistant - Family Practice

At ThedaCare, our team members are empowered to be the catalyst of change through our values of compassion, excellence, leadership, innovation, and agility. A career means much more than excellent compensation and benefits. Our team members are supported by continued opportunities for learning and development, accessible and transparent leadership, and a commitment to work/life balance. If you’re interested in joining a health care system that is changing the face of care and well-being in our community, we encourage you to explore a future with ThedaCare.

Benefits, with a whole-person approach to wellness –

Lifestyle Engagement e.g. health coaches, relaxation rooms, health focused apps (Wonder, Ripple), mental health support

Access & Affordability e.g. minimal or zero copays, team member cost sharing premiums, daycare

About ThedaCare!

Summary

The Ambulatory Licensed Practical Nurse, under the supervision of a registered nurse, advanced practice clinician, or physician provides patient-centered, specialized, evidence-based nursing care across the continuum through an interprofessional approach to treatment, research, education, and advocacy. Contributes to the goals of the department by being accountable for the delivery of compassionate and safe care within the scope of practice as defined by the Wisconsin Board of Nursing and ThedaCare policy. Through collaborative practice with members of the care team, is responsible for patient outcomes that meet the high quality of care provided by ThedaCare.

Furthers the professional practice of nursing at ThedaCare that involves the promotion of a culture of innovation and a commitment to growth and professional development.

Job Description

• Monday - Friday
• Variable 7 am- 7 pm
• Weekend rotation every 2-3 months
• Holiday rotation

Key accountabilities

Performs delegated tasks using evidence-based practice and specific competencies to collect data on the physical condition and nursing needs of patients, and assists with implementing the plan of care.

Assists in meeting the care needs of the patient in collaboration with the interprofessional team to provide the highest quality of care and clinical outcomes.

Demonstrates clinical expertise in the provision of care in the clinical specialty assigned and performs all functions of the licensed practical nurse that are age appropriate, developmentally sensitive, and culturally specific.

Identifies ways to improve the patient’s experience of care, streamline care processes, and lower costs while promoting quality to improve patient, family, and team member satisfaction.

Contributes to a professional environment that encourages mentoring, engagement, and development to retain expert clinicians.

Maintains positive relationships with physicians and other interprofessional team members, collaborating to problem solve and to improve patient care.

Demonstrates, anticipates, and proactively manages risk to prevent crises. Performs skillfully in life threatening emergencies, matching demands and resources during crises situations.

Rooms the patient, obtains and documents vital signs and pertinent health information, validates medication reconciliation completion, and prepares patient for examination.

Provides documentation support for complex documentation in electronic health record during provider visit.

Assesses and addresses situations or decisions to ensure patient concerns and needs are met.

Complete medication refills, prior authorizations, forms, and in-basket work per the associated protocols within scope of licensure.

Reinforces patient education to improve care outcomes and safe patient practices.

Performs and document tests or procedures including, but not limited to complex dressing changes, intravenous therapy interventions, invasive specimen collection, and others within scope of licensure.

Assists in discharging the patient at the completion of the office visit reinforcing the after-visit summary.

Aids in the completion of medication, laboratory, and radiology orders as needed.

Demonstrates professional and therapeutic relationships with patients, families, team members, and providers.

Participates in patient panel management.

Works with care team members to monitor patients who would benefit from recommended health screening, preventative services, and established chronic disease tracking interventions. Inform patient of results.

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications Clinic Assistant

High School diploma or GED preferred• Must be 18 years of age

Graduate of a medical assistant program; Preferred

One (1) year experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant or Patient Care Technician; Preferred

American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS

Qualifications cma

Valid certification or registration through the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) or American Medical Technologist (AMT) or National Healthcare Association (NHA) or National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) or a valid State of Wisconsin Licensed Practical Nurse license. Some departments may require additional certifications.

American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS).

Qualifications LPN

Current Wisconsin LPN Licensure

American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS)

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Scheduled FTE

1

Location

TCS Shawano RHC - Shawano,Wisconsin

Overtime Exempt

No

Worker Shift Details

Variable