You are applying for a position through Medix, a staffing agency. The actual posting represents a position at one of our clients.
Job Summary
The Care Team RN is a critical clinical leader within our client's primary care team. Serving as the primary liaison between patients and providers, the RN integrates advanced clinical judgment with efficient care coordination. This role is designed for a Registered Nurse who excels at high-level triage, complex patient education, and overseeing the clinical competency of the medical support staff to ensure seamless, high-quality care delivery.
Key Responsibilities
- Advanced Clinical Triage: Utilize the Nursing Process to assess and triage patients for the appropriate level of care. You are the clinical "air traffic controller" for both scheduled visits and emergent walk-ins.
- Care Management & High-Risk Outreach: Identify and support "rising risk" patients. You will develop care plans that address physical, psychosocial, and social determinants of health.
- Clinical Mentorship: Support the professional development of the clinical team by assessing and validating the skills and competencies of Medical Assistants (MAs).
- Provider Partnership: Work in tandem with a dedicated team of 3 APPs and 1 Physician. You will handle complex paperwork, specialty referrals, and standing order protocols to optimize provider efficiency.
- Patient Empowerment: Provide expert education on complex disease processes (e.g., diabetes, hypertension) and medication regimens, fostering patient engagement and self-management.
Qualifications
- Current Colorado RN License.
- Current CPR (BCLS) certification.
- Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program required; BSN preferred.
Experience
- Two years' experience in case management and clinical nursing preferred.
Skills
- Computer Skills: Basic proficiency in accessing the intranet/internet, managing timecards, reviewing policies and procedures, communicating via email, and using Microsoft Office Suite.
- Epic proficiency preferred.
- Spanish Bilingual preferred.
- Experience with Medicare/Medicaid population and paperwork preferred, as they make up 55% of the patient base.
- Care Management/Case Manager experience preferred.
Additional Requirements
This position involves working a flexible schedule with either four 10-hour shifts or five 8-hour shifts during weekdays.
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
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*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.
