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Job Description

Cedars-Sinai was awarded the Advisory Board Company’s Workplace of the Year which is an award that recognizes hospitals and health systems nationwide that have outstanding levels of employee engagement. We also have a phenomenal benefits package and competitive compensation which explains why U.S. News & World Report has named us one of America’s Best Hospitals!

Why work here?

Beyond outstanding benefits, competitive salaries and health and dental insurance we take pride in hiring the best, most passionate employees. Our talented staff reflects the culturally and ethnically diverse community we serve. They are proof of our dedication to creating a dynamic, inclusive environment that fuels innovation and the gold standard of patient care we strive for.

What will you be doing in this role?

The Patient Contact Nurse provides indirect registered nursing care through the use of telecommunication technologies within the scope of nursing practice. Uses best practice nursing standards in the delivery of patient care through nursing triage, assessment, prioritization, consultation, and referral to the appropriate level of care to our patients.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

+ Triages patient calls which allows for immediate response to symptoms, such as chest pain, or can advise care appropriately.

+ Responds to patient messages within the appropriate timeframe determined by supervisor.

+ Assesses, screens, provides patient education, and may provide recommendations over the phone with defined protocols.

+ Supports ACET clinical care by being a direct resource for telephone calls that require assessment that is outside of the scope for the ACET teams.

+ Handles provider in-basket messages.

+ Performs direct patient care in assigned department, as needed.

+ Communicates status of patients to doctors and clinical staff.

+ Delegates work to clinical and non-clinical personnel and multitasks.

+ Coordinates the provision of care within the practice setting.

+ Uses electronic medical records (EMR) to acquire patient history and document patient care.

+ Practices in-depth knowledge in all aspects of nursing care and/or knowledge in the management of nursing care for patients.

+ Is responsible for the management of clinical calls and triage of patient care to the appropriate level of care.

+ Supports the clinical work queue of various clinics and specialty clinics.

+ Supports clinical escalation of telephone calls and provider in-basket messages.

+ Provides offline support to providers including in-basket messages.

+ Uses online chat systems to connect with staff and providers.

+ Uses technological applications to communicate and perform general job duties.

Qualifications

Job qualifications

Education

+ Bachelor's Degree Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required

+ Master's Degree Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) preferred

Work Experience

3 years Nursing Experience required

1 year Triage nursing or related experience preferred

Licenses and Certifications

+ RN State License CA RN License required

+ Basic Life Support (BLS) American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) Certification required

About Us

Cedars-Sinai is a leader in providing high-quality healthcare encompassing primary care, specialized medicine and research. Since 1902, Cedars-Sinai has evolved to meet the needs of one of the most diverse regions in the nation, setting standards in quality and innovative patient care, research, teaching and community service. Today, Cedars- Sinai is known for its national leadership in transforming healthcare for the benefit of patients. Cedars-Sinai impacts the future of healthcare by developing new approaches to treatment and educating tomorrow's health professionals. Additionally, Cedars-Sinai demonstrates a commitment to the community through programs that improve the health of its most vulnerable residents.

About the Team

With a growing number of primary urgent and specialty care locations across Southern California, Cedars-Sinai’s medical network serves people near where they live. Delivering coordinated, compassionate healthcare you can join our network of clinicians and physicians to improve the healthcare people throughout Los Angeles and beyond.

**Req ID** : 13041

**Working Title** : Patient Contact Nurse, Pediatrics Per Diem

**Department** : Pediatrics

**Business Entity** : Cedars-Sinai Medical Care Foundation

**Job Category** : Nursing

**Job Specialty** : Nursing

**Overtime Status** : NONEXEMPT

**Primary Shift** : Day

**Shift Duration** : 8 hour

**Base Pay** : $42.16 - $65.35

Cedars-Sinai is an EEO employer. Cedars-Sinai does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of the race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition (cancer-related or genetic characteristics or any genetic information), marital status, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age (40 or older), military and/or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal or state law.