Job Description

Job Location Lake Region Healthcare Corporation - FERGUS FALLS, MN 56537 Position Type Casual (Less than 32 hrs every 2 weeks) Salary Range $22.65 - $46.43 Hourly

Job Category Nursing - Clinic

We are seeking Medical Assistants, Licensed Practical Nurses or Registered Nurses to join our Enterprise Float pool. The new hire will work in all clinic areas across the enterprise to cover clinical support staff call-ins and PTO, in addition to working with providers who pick up and need additional support. The MA, LPN or RN will be required to float to departments within the Fergus Falls Clinic, in addition to our other clinic locations including Barnesville, Morris, Ashby and Battle Lake. You’ll have the opportunity to help patients in all stages of life and make meaningful connections every day. Our department is full of positive energy, fun coworkers, and caring management. We focus on teamwork and helping each other whenever possible. Our goal is to provide quality patient care every day, and we seek knowledgeable, motivated candidates to join our team!

For Medical Assistant Applicants

The Medical Assistant (MA) provides a variety of clinical and administrative duties to support the delivery of safe, efficient, and patient-centered care within the clinic setting. Under the direction of a licensed provider and/or nurse, this position assists with patient preparation, clinical procedures, documentation, and coordination of care. The MA contributes to maintaining accurate medical records, ensuring compliance with organizational policies and regulatory standards, and supporting overall clinic operations to enhance quality, access, and patient satisfaction. Exhibits proficient and professional communication with patients, co-workers, and providers. Demonstrates knowledge of available resources within Lake Region Healthcare and the broader community to support comprehensive patient care.

For Licensed Practical Nurse Applicants

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides proficient, compassionate, and professional patient-centered care by effectively communicating with patients, co-workers, and providers. Provides patient care support as delegated by Provider or Registered Nurse (RN). Demonstrates knowledge of available resources within Lake Region Healthcare and the broader community to support comprehensive patient care.

The LPN practices in accordance with the Minnesota Nurse Practice Act, professional nursing standards, and LRHC policies and procedures. This role requires sound clinical judgment, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively to ensure safe, comprehensive, and compassionate patient care.

For Registered Nurse Applicants

The Registered Nurse (RN) provides high-quality, patient-centered care through the application of the nursing process—assessment, planning, implementation, delegation, and evaluation. The RN demonstrates proficient, compassionate, and professional communication with patients, families, visitors, colleagues, providers, and community partners. Responsibilities include performing nursing duties accurately and efficiently, assisting providers, and carrying out orders while maintaining thorough and timely documentation. The RN practices in accordance with the Minnesota Nurse Practice Act, professional nursing standards, and LRHC policies and procedures. This role requires sound clinical judgment, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively to ensure safe, comprehensive, and compassionate patient care.

Shifts

Casual with requirement to work a minimum of one shift every month and ability to float to all departments within the Fergus Falls, Barnesville, Morris, Ashby and Battle Lake clinics.

Compensation
Hourly

wage range for Medical Assistants: $22.65-$28.99. Hourly

wage range for Licensed Practical Nurses: $23.79-$31.99. Hourly

wage range for Registered Nurses: $31.72-$46.43. BSN hires are eligible for an extra $1/hour. Please note that final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications and internal equity considerations.

Benefit Offerings
Lake Region Healthcare is pleased to offer a comprehensive benefit program designed to meet your unique needs. This includes medical and dental coverage; HSA, FSA and 401k plans; EAP, life and disability coverage; voluntary accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity coverage; pet insurance, ID theft protection and legal services. For eligible new employees, the effective date of coverage for most plans is the first of the month, following a 30-day waiting period.

EEOC
Lake Region Healthcare provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Qualifications

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and/or abilities, and vary depending on the candidate's level of licensing.

For Medical Assistant applicants:

1. Education/Special Skills:
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   1. Proficient verbal and written communication skills.
   2. Current Healthcare Provider level CPR certification upon hire or must be obtained within six months.
2. Successful completion of the pre-employment health screening.
3. Reliable attendance and ability to work at the clinic site as scheduled, including travel to other clinic sites.
4. Licensure/Certification
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   1. Verified completion of an MA diploma/program with proof of current certification as an MA if certification received from the diploma/program.
   2. Current CPR certification (Healthcare Provider level)
5. Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.
6. Performs delegated clinical and administrative tasks under the supervision of a licensed provider or nurse in accordance with established protocols, competencies, and organizational policies.

For Licensed Practical Nurse applicants:

1. Education/Special Skills:
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   1. Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing.
   2. Proficient verbal and written communication skills.
   3. Ability to perform within the nursing scope of practice.
   4. Current Healthcare Provider level CPR certification upon hire or must be obtained within six months.
2. Successful completion of the pre-employment health screening.
3. Reliable attendance and ability to work at the clinic site as scheduled, including travel to other clinic sites.
4. Licensure/Certification:
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   1. Current Minnesota LPN Licensure
   2. CPR Certificate
5. Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.
6. Performs nursing care under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse, advanced practice registered nurse, or provider, consistent with the LPN scope of practice defined by the Minnesota Board of Nursing.

For Registered Nurse applicants:

1. Education/Special Skills:
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   1. Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
   2. Proficient verbal and written communication skills.
   3. Demonstrated ability to perform within the registered nurse scope of practice.
   4. Current Healthcare Provider-level CPR certification upon hire or must be obtained within six months.
2. Successful completion of the pre-employment health screening.
3. Reliable attendance and ability to work at the clinic site as scheduled, including travel to other clinic sites.
4. Licensure/Certification:
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   1. Current Minnesota RN Licensure
   2. CPR Certificate
   3. Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.
   4. The RN delegates and supervises nursing care consistent with professional standards and the scope of practice as defined by the Minnesota Board of Nursing
      
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