Ophthalmic Registered Nurse or LPN

We are hiring for a Registered Nurse or LPN to join one of our top clients in Kansas City as an Ophthalmology RN/LPN. If you are looking to get into a clinic setting with no on call, no nights, no weekends, and no holidays this is for you!

Role Overview:

• Perform compliant and complete patient work up in a timely manner (rooming patients, vitals, etc.)
• Evaluate and complete assessment of patient needs to provide supportive care before, during, and after surgery and maintain accurate and complete patient records.
• Communicate with physicians, referring physicians, and other medical professionals.
• Good understanding of retina practice (training provided) and patient care.
• Create and contribute to patient's medical records.
• Collaborate with clinical team in patient testing and treatment.
• Administration of medication, including IV procedures under direction of the physician.
• Respond to inquiries, concerns, and complaints from patients and their families/guardians.
• Ensure informed signed patient consent completed prior to administration of testing and injections.
• Accept direction from clinical manager/physician and adhere to established routines.
• Schedule patient appointments.
• Administrative duties for clinic- including surgery scheduling, completing FMLA paperwork, drug ordering and inventory, and triaging patient calls.
• Some travel is required between clinic locations.

Shift: M-F Availability berween 7 AM - 5 PM

• Shift Options:7:00-3:00, 7:30-4:00, 8:00-4:30, 8:30-5:00 PM

Salary:

• RN: $58,240-66,560/year
• LPN: $47,480-54,080/year
• + Mileage Reimbursement

Location: Float to different clinics in the KC Metro (you will get paid mileage that is nontaxable and added directly on your paycheck!)

• Lenexa, KS
• Overland Park, KS
• North Kansas City, MO
• Lee's Summit, MO

Skills Needed:

• RN: Associate's or Bachelors Degree in Nursing (KS & MO License required)
• LPN: Active Licensure in KS & MO
• 1+ year nursing experience
• Excellent patient care and communication skills
• Knowledge and experience with Medical Records
• Knowledge and practice of HIPAA compliance guidelines

Benefits once permanent:

• Paid health, dental, & vision benefits
• 401(k) profit sharing plan
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Uniform Allowance
• Paid time off
• Paid Holidays (Offices closed on major holidays)
• Employee Assistance Program
• License Renewal Reimbursements
• Referral Bonus Program

Medix is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.