LPN

NKC Health; North Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, FSA)

Employer matched retirement plan

Paid time off for personal/vacation/sick

Six paid holidays per year

Educational assistance

Day shift schedules

Job summary

NKC Health in North Kansas City is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for their Obstetrics and Gynecology - Pavilion clinic. This role provides crucial patient care under the guidance of healthcare professionals and involves administrating medications, documenting care, and ensuring patient safety.

We offer comprehensive benefits, competitive wages, and a supportive team environment. The ideal candidate has an accredited nursing background, a current Missouri license, and experience in a fast-paced physician's office setting.

Qualifications

• Current license to practice in Missouri.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a physician’s office setting preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care under the direction of healthcare providers.
• Administer medications and perform diagnostic procedures.
• Document patient care and ensure patient safety standards.

Skills

Patient-centered mindset

Time management

Basic office skills

Multitasking

Education

Graduate of accredited school of practical nursing

Basic Life Support certification

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 Obstetrics and Gynecology - Pavilion 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 Obstetrics and Gynecology - Pavilion clinic are Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm. 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. Provides 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.