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 an Internal Medicine Registered Nurse to provide comprehensive nursing care to adult patients. The primary responsibilities include assessing patients' health needs, developing individualized care plans, and coordinating care with other healthcare providers.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive nursing care to adult patients within an Internal Medicine outpatient practice.
- Assess patients' physical, emotional, and social health needs while developing individualized plans of care.
- Triage patient concerns both in person and over the phone, ensuring appropriate follow-up and provider communication.
- Administer immunizations, medications, respiratory treatments, and other nursing interventions.
- Educate patients on chronic disease management, medications, preventive care, and healthy lifestyle modifications.
- Coordinate care with primary care providers, specialists, pharmacies, and community resources.
- Manage clinic workflow by reviewing schedules, preparing patient charts, and coordinating same-day appointments.
- Review laboratory and diagnostic results, communicate abnormal findings, and facilitate timely follow-up.
- Assist with medication refills, referrals, prior authorizations, and care coordination.
- Document patient encounters, assessments, education, and interventions accurately within the EMR.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives, interdisciplinary meetings, and community health programs.
- Serve as a clinical resource for medical assistants and ancillary staff while promoting a collaborative team environment.
Qualifications
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Rhode Island.
- Minimum 1 year of RN experience in Internal Medicine, Adult Primary Care, Family Medicine (adult-focused), Community Health, or Ambulatory Care.
- Recent experience caring for adult patients with acute and chronic medical conditions is required.
- Strong knowledge of chronic disease management including diabetes, hypertension, COPD, asthma, heart disease, and other common adult health conditions.
- Experience with medication administration, immunizations, patient triage, and patient education.
- Proficiency documenting within an Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced outpatient clinic.
Skills
- Technical skills: Proficiency with EMR systems, preferably Epic.
- Soft skills: Strong communication, ability to work collaboratively, and efficiency in a fast-paced environment.
- Bilingual, especially Spanish, preferred.
- Experience working with underserved or diverse patient populations preferred.
Additional Requirements
- Must be available to work Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 8am-5pm, and Tuesday and Thursday from 11am-8pm.
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
Our client is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other classification protected by law. Equal access to programs, services, and employment is available to all persons.
*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.
