Hospice Triage Nurse - Medix™ : Job Details

You are applying for a position through Medix, a staffing agency. The actual posting represents a position at one of our clients.Job SummaryOur client is seeking a dedicated Hospice Triage Nurse to join their team. The primary responsibilities include telephone triage, managing walk-in patient assessments, and supporting the specialist team with pre-op and post-hospital considerations. Your role will encompass administrative and clinical duties in an office setting.Responsibilities / Job Duties

• Office setting within a doctor's office.
• Conduct triage over the phone and for walk-ins.
• Handle forms and documentation for doctors.
• Work alongside other RNs in the dispensary/pharmacy.
• Assist with pre-op and post-hospital assessments.
• Perform telephone assessments prior to hospital visits.
• Manage daily diagnostic tests and lab results with patients.
• Handle an average of 50 inbound and outbound calls per RN per day.
• Engage in clinical side tasks such as wound care, injections, and administering vaccines.
• 80% of duties are administrative, 20% clinical.
• Use EMR System - Next Gen for documentation.

Qualifications

• Bilingual Spanish skills are a significant plus.
• Ability to quickly identify and address patient needs.
• Initiative and quick learning ability.
• Strong suitability for the role, including new graduates aiming for long-term commitments.

Schedule / ShiftFlexible hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, with potential shifts between 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, or 8:30 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.

* 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). 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 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. 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.