RN Physician Extender

Parkview Health; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Sign-on bonus

Community vendor discounts

Job summary

Parkview Health in Fort Wayne is seeking a physician extender who will act as a liaison between patients, physicians, and hospital staff. This role requires a current Indiana Registered Nurse license, along with strong communication skills and a desire to provide quality patient care. With a commitment to excellent service, the position offers benefits such as health coverage, paid time off, and opportunities for professional growth. You will help ensure that each patient receives personalized care tailored to their individual needs.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current Indiana Registered Nurse license.
• CPR certification required; ACLS certification preferred.
• 2 years' experience in a medical setting required.

Responsibilities

• Act as a liaison between physicians, patients, and hospital.
• Perform assessments of patients and document according to protocol.
• Ensure delivery of quality nursing care based on patient needs.

Skills

Communication skills

Computer skills

Medical terminology knowledge

Knowledge of electronic medical records

Education

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing

Job description

Summary

The physician extender acts as a liaison between physicians, patients, hospital, and office. Performs assessments of patients and documents according to protocol. Accountable for assuring delivery of quality nursing care for the designated patients in accordance with the individual patient's needs, physicians' orders, and PH policies, and standards of practice. Responsible for working collaboratively with management, physician, and coworkers to provide excellent service to our patients.

Education

Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing.

Licensure/Certification

Must hold a current Indiana Registered Nurse license. CPR certification required. ACLS certification preferred.

Experience

2 years' experience in a medical setting required – cardiology recommended.

Other Qualifications

Medical terminology and pharmacology background needed. Basic knowledge of cardiac rhythms preferred. Essential computer skills and knowledge of electronic medical records recommended. Good verbal and written communication skills required.

Why Parkview?

We have everything you’re looking for in a career; great compensation and benefits; skill development and career advancement programs and more. At Parkview, we are committed to providing excellent care to each patient within our clinics and medical practices. The success of this mission begins with care team members like you.

• Benefits: Health benefits, paid time off, employee assistance, community vendor discounts, payroll deduction options
• Sign-on bonus: For certified and uncertified Medical Assistants, LPN’s, and RN’s hired in part-time and full-time positions.
• Education: Clinical Orientation, tuition assistance, certification reimbursement
• Growth: Parkview’s Medical Assistant Advancement Pathway (MAAP)
• Culture: World-class teamwork, Personalized health journeys for co-workers and family members