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 dedicated Registered Nurse to provide essential community-based patient care. This role involves conducting field visits driven by hospital discharge lists and urgent post-hospital updates, ensuring regulatory checks are completed promptly. The successful candidate will participate in daily clinical huddles, manage a target efficiency of 10 field patient visits per day, and meticulously document patient workflows and clinical updates in the CareHub EHR system.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct community-based patient visits driven by hospital discharge lists and urgent post-hospital/incident updates. Ensure regulatory checks are completed within required windows (internal target of 24–48 hours).
• Participate in mandatory in-person morning huddles at 8:00 AM to align on the day's clinical priorities (remote/Teams options allowed for early medication visits).
• Manage a target efficiency metric of 10 field patient visits per day once fully oriented.
• Efficiently log patient workflows and clinical updates in the CareHub EHR system.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform blood draws, handle biohazard specimens safely, and practice universal precautions.
• Experience administering oral, topical, injectable, and IV medications/immunizations, as well as filling and managing patient medication planners.
• Ability to conduct fingersticks for blood sugar and INR tracking.
• Experience with wound care, ear lavage, and measuring/applying compression garments.
• Ability to conduct health and home safety assessments and reconcile medications following patient hospitalizations, ER visits, or falls.
• Ability to effectively teach caregivers and patients how to manage medications, inhalers, nebulizer treatments, and home testing equipment.
• Comfort working independently under moderate pressure with frail, disabled, or confused elderly participants who may occasionally exhibit physical or verbal aggression.
• Ability to navigate diverse home environments (including stairs and uneven terrain), bend or kneel comfortably, and lift up to 25 lbs (or push/pull up to 150 lbs with equipment).

Experience

• One year of health care experience in a hospital, long-term care, or home health care setting.
• One year of experience specifically working with a frail or elderly population.

Skills

• Proficiency in using Electronic Health Records (EHR) and utilizing the SBAR format to communicate patient status to medical providers.

Education

• Must be a graduate of an accredited Registered Nurse program with an active Colorado RN License.

Additional Requirements

• Valid driver’s license, reliable personal transportation, and active automobile insurance for traveling to patient homes.
• Training will be Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM for 4 weeks.
• After training, flexible schedules are available: Sunday–Wednesday or Wednesday–Saturday 8:00 AM - 6:30 PM.
• No on-call requirements.

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

Medix is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees.

^*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.

Any required state or Joint Commission training is compensated at the state or local minimum wage rate.

^*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.