Physician Extender - LPN

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 patients needs, physicians' orders, PH policies, and standards of practice. Responsible for working collaboratively with management, physician, and coworkers to provide excellent service to our patients.

Maintains confidentiality of information regarding patients, significant others and all healthcare team members.

Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne, IN. Pulmonary HOD

• Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing.

• Current Indiana Licensed Practical Nurse license.
• CPR certification required.
• ACLS certification preferred.

• 2 years experience in a medical setting required.

• Medical terminology and pharmacology background recommended.
• Essential computer skills and knowledge of electronic medical records recommended.
• Good verbal and written communication skills required.

• 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.

Entry level

Full‑time

Health Care Provider