LPN

NKC Health; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, FSA

Employer matched retirement plan

Competitive wages

Paid time off

Six paid holidays per year

Educational assistance

Day shift schedules

Job summary

NKC Health is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse for our Briarcliff clinic to provide patient care under supervision and support clinical operations. The role focuses on assisting providers, documenting care in EMR, and coordinating referrals while maintaining high patient-safety standards.

Typical hours are Monday through Friday, 8 am to 5 pm, with occasional shifts outside this window to meet patient needs.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited practical or professional nursing program.
• Current Missouri nursing license.
• Minimum 2 years in a physician's office setting preferred.
• BLS certification through American Heart Association.
• Strong time management, organization and multitasking in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assists providers to maximize patient volume, administers medications, and returns patient calls promptly.
• Documents patient care accurately in EMR and manages referrals and follow-ups.
• Ensures effective communication with patients and promotes teamwork and customer service.
• Performs administrative duties: greeting patients, scheduling, pre-certifications, and insurance processing.
• Follows all regulatory and patient safety standards.

Skills

Patient care

Multitasking

Time management

Communication

Education

Graduate of accredited school of practical nursing

Current Missouri nursing license

Job description

Here at NKC Health our mission is to empower hope and healing in every life we touch. Whether you are serving patients at a primary care clinic, specialty clinic, or in a support capacity, every team member works together to complete this mission.

NKC Health Primary Care - Briarcliff clinic is hiring an LPN! If you’re looking for a great opportunity to impact our communities, join our NKC Health team!

Why NKC Health Medical Group?

• Comprehensive Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, FSA)
• Employer matched retirement plan
• Competitive wages
• Paid time off for personal/vacation/sick
• Six paid holidays per year
• Educational assistance
• Day shift schedules

What are the typical hours on the job?

The hours of operation for the Briarcliff clinic are Monday-Friday, 8 am - 5 pm. Your primary schedule will be during those hours, with periodic need to work outside your schedule to serve our patients.

What does a LPN do?

As a LPN, you will provide patient care under the direction of a physician, nurse practitioner or other non-physician provider.

What does a typical day on the job look like?

• Competently assists providers to maximize patient volume, administers medications, performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, and returns patient calls in a timely manner.
• Ensures effective patient communication and efficient patient flow. Documents patient care accurately and timely. Performs EMR tasks correctly and timely. Processes patient referrals timely and follows up to ensure the specialist report or test result is received.
• Follows all regulatory and patient safety clinical standards.
• Works and communicates effectively with all providers. Promotes teamwork. Providers great customer service in person and on the telephone.
• Performs administrative duties such as greeting patients; registration; scheduling; pre-certification of tests, procedures and medications; processing insurance forms; preparing financial records; answering phones; and entering ambulatory care charges.

What are the requirements for the job?

• Graduate of accredited school of practical nursing, or accredited school of professional nursing.
• Current license to practice in the state of Missouri.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a physician’s office setting, preferred.
• Basic Life Support certification through American Heart Association.
• Basic office skills, patient centered mindset, excellent time management and organization skills; ability to multitask and work in fast paced environment.

Our North Star

Here at NKC Health, we believe in care empowered. Our actions are the concrete things we do to differentiate ourselves: we lead with heart, we always move forward, and we connect to more.

NKC Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in our organization. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other classification protected by applicable discrimination laws.