Encompass Medical Group is a 50-independent physician provider group in the Greater Kansas City area . We are recruiting for talented individuals that are patient centered and provide excellent customer service. We hope you will consider joining our dynamic team.
Position Summary:
Responsible for providing professional nursing role in primary care setting. Assesses and arranges care for patients. Assists with direct patient care. Consults provider as necessary.
Position Accountabilities:
- Assists with direct patient care, including, but not limited to, recording patient history, vital signs
- Assists with office-based procedures and treatments
- Assesses the walk-in patient and arranges appropriate care
- Interacts with other staff to facilitate quality patient care
- Assists with administration of medication, including oral, injectable, or IV push. Start and monitor IV’s, draw blood of administer medication to those patients with vascular access devices
- Coordinates assigned duties of emergency care as outlined by code blue policy
- Discusses and educates patients regarding diagnostic test results as directed by the physician
- Coordinates care with Case Managers as necessary
- Advises patients regarding health concerns
- Assesses patient’s understanding of, and agreement with, advice, and refers to patient’s primary care provider for follow-up if indicated
- Develops and implements telephone advice guidelines in collaboration with providers
- Responsibilities may include in-services and patient education, nursing functions based on the individual’s training and experience, attending departmental and other meetings
- Other duties as assigned by manager
Job Specifications:
- Licensed RN or LPN in Kansas and Missouri
- Good verbal and written skills
- Basic computer functions
Working Conditions/Physical Demands:
- Sitting, standing and walking
- Lifting in excess of 50 pounds
- Frequent exposure to biohazards
Encompass Medical Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, religion, national origin, military service, or any other protected category. EOE M/F/V/D
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Free parking
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Physical setting:
Standard shift:
Weekly schedule:
Work Location: In person