You are applying for a position through Medix, a staffing agency. The actual posting represents a position at one of our clients.
Job Summary
Our client is seeking a Registered Nurse with strong infusion skills. The position involves the supervision and assessment of patient therapies, assisting physicians with exams and procedures, maintaining patient flow, and ensuring accurate documentation of care. The RN will serve as a mentor and resource to less experienced nurses and participate in ongoing professional development opportunities.
Key Responsibilities
- Demonstrate knowledge of age-specific differences in patient populations, including physiological and developmental differences.
- Assess and monitor therapy of patients using technical skills under physician supervision.
- Assist physician with exams and procedures, maintain patient flow, and document all elements of care.
- Perform venipuncture, access implanted ports, and maintain central venous access devices.
- Serve as a resource to medical assistants and LPNs, triage patient/family calls, and provide teaching.
- Provide nursing coverage for satellite offices and follow OSHA guidelines for handling biohazardous materials.
- Participate in ongoing educational opportunities and maintain professional affiliations.
- Ensure patient confidentiality and mentor less experienced nurses.
Qualifications
- 1-2 years of experience with infusion skills, particularly accessing ports.
- Graduate of an accredited Nursing program.
- Current CPR certification.
Experience
- 1-2 years of experience in relevant nursing roles.
- Preferred: 3 years of experience in oncology.
Skills
- Infusion skills, including accessing ports.
- Ability to maintain patient confidentiality and mentor others.
Additional Requirements
The position requires free parking, and lunch is sponsored twice a week. The schedule follows a typical outpatient nursing schedule from Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
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.
Required Employment / Compliance Language
All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability status.
*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.
*This position is subject to a background check based on its job duties, which may include patient care, working with vulnerable populations, access to financial and confidential information, driving, working with heavy machinery, or working in a warehouse or laboratory environment. 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.
