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Job Summary

Our client is seeking a Triage Registered Nurse to provide expert patient interaction and care coordination. The role involves assessing patient symptoms, collaborating with medical teams, coordinating procedures, and providing tailored patient education. The nurse will also be responsible for maintaining accurate documentation and supporting quality improvement initiatives to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Receive and respond to patients’ clinical inquiries via telephone, email, or in person in a timely and compassionate manner.
• Assess patient symptoms and concerns, determining the appropriate level of care and delegating accordingly.
• Collaborate and communicate effectively with physicians, electrophysiologists, advanced practice providers, medical assistants, and back-office teams to coordinate patient care.
• Facilitate multidisciplinary team interactions to enhance patient-centered care and ensure seamless care transitions.
• Assist in the coordination of cardiology and/or electrophysiology procedures, including pre-procedure preparation, post-procedure follow-up, and patient education.
• Provide patient education tailored to individual learning styles regarding pre- and post-procedure expectations, medication management, and lifestyle modifications.
• Review, communicate, and educate patients on laboratory results, imaging studies, medication refills, and medication adjustments as per protocol and physician directives.
• Complete necessary documentation, including cardiac clearance letters, FMLA/disability forms, cardiac rehabilitation referrals, and home health orders.
• Review external medical records and update electronic medical records appropriately to ensure accuracy and continuity of care.
• Conduct and document medication reconciliation and update patient medical, surgical, and social histories as needed.
• Maintain accurate documentation of patient plans of care and interventions in the electronic medical record per policy and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain competency in Basic Life Support (BLS), infection control, safety protocols, and required skills training.
• Implement evidence-based interventions in accordance with research and best practices in cardiology and electrophysiology.
• Support and participate in quality improvement initiatives to optimize patient outcomes in outpatient cardiology and electrophysiology care.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support clinic operations and patient care.

Qualifications:

• Registered Nurse License 
• Bachelors of Science - Nursing 
• 2-3 years of nursing experience

Benefits

• Paid Sick Leave (Medix provides paid sick leave according to state and local sick leave ordinances).
• Health Benefits / Dental / Vision (Medix offers 6 different health plans: 3 Major Medical Plans, 2 Fixed Indemnity Plans (Standard and Preferred), and 1 Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) Plan. Eligibility for health benefits is based on verifying that an average of 30 hours per week during the first 4 weeks of the work assignment has been met. If you meet eligibility requirements and take action to enroll, you will be covered no earlier than 60 days into your assignment, depending on plan selection(s)).
• 401k (Eligible on the first 401k open enrollment date following 6 consecutive months on assignment. 401k Open Enrollment dates are 1/1, 4/1, 7/1, and 10/1).
• Short Term Disability Insurance.
• Term Life Insurance Plan.

^*We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO), and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).

Medix Overview:

With over 20 years of experience connecting organizations with highly qualified professionals, Medix is a leading provider of workforce solutions for clients and candidates across the healthcare, scientific, technology, and government industries. Through our core purpose of positively impacting lives, we’re dedicated to creating opportunities for job seekers at some of the nation's top companies. As an award-winning career partner, Medix is committed to helping talent find fulfilling and meaningful work because our mission is to help you achieve yours.

^*As a job position within our Allied division, a successful completion of a background check may be required as a condition of employment. This requirement is directly related to essential job functions including but not limited to: providing direct patient care, accessing medical and confidential records, accessing and administering prescription medication or other drugs, working within a clinical setting, handling sharp instruments, conducting medical procedures, and working within departments that care for vulnerable populations, such as, minors, elderly and those with physical or mental disabilities. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.