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 compassionate and skilled Registered Nurse to provide comprehensive patient care. This role involves assessing patient health status, managing medications, administering immunizations, and coordinating care to ensure patient satisfaction across various settings.

Key Responsibilities

• Assesses and collects data related to patient health status and inputs this medical information into the EMR as instructed by the physician.
• Works with the care team to develop the plan and care across the continuum (e.g., inpatient, outpatient, home, skilled nursing facility, schools) which includes assisting with medication management (e.g., medication renewals) inclusive of medical prior authorizations as needed.
• Administers immunizations and medications.
• Executes nursing interventions by collaborating with the care team and following standards of care established by the unit/department.
• Assumes responsibility and accountability for effectively managing nursing care of individual patients.
• Supports ongoing clinical functions of the service to provide compassionate patient-centered care.
• Handles telephone, My Chart, and in-person triage (for symptom management) as well as patient education.
• Assists with the management of urgent and emergent patient situations.
• Coordinates multidisciplinary health care services and arranges diagnostic tests (i.e., lab, x-ray) as ordered by physicians and performs diagnostic testing, therapeutic, and interventional procedures as needed.
• Reviews and acts on test results (lab, x-ray).
• Reviews and manages communications from internal and external "customers" inclusive of in basket messages, updating immunizations, and updating health maintenance items.
• Ensures infection control compliance within the practice.
• Addresses appropriate measures to provide patient and family satisfaction.
• Establishes standard protocols for medication/immunization inventory management and storage.
• Other duties as assigned and appropriate to scope, education, and/or training.

Qualifications

• Current NY RN license.

Experience

• Previous pediatric nursing experience is required.

Skills

• Familiarity with EPIC EMR system is preferred.

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), required for permanent placement.

Additional Requirements

• Ability to float to other clinics as needed for operational requirements.

Shift: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm (40 hours per week).

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.

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 status protected by federal, state, or local law.

As part of our commitment to safeguarding the health and well-being of our employees and candidates, Medix requires all employees to be up to date on required vaccinations (e.g., COVID-19, Flu, MMR) as a condition of employment, subject to medical and religious accommodations. Please speak with your Medix representative for details.

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at Medix are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. Medix does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

^*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.