Desk Registered Nurse

Desk Registered Nurse

Details:

• Specialties:
  Adult Medicine & OB
• Location:
  
  Houston, TX (Fully Onsite)
• Schedule:
  
  Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
• Contract Length:
  Temporary (~12 weeks)
• Pay Rate: $40-$50/hour (DOE)
• Dress Code:
  Solid color scrubs (blue, black, or neutral tones)

Position Overview:

We are seeking a highly organized and compassionate Desk Registered Nurse to support a leading physician group in Houston, working with their Adult Medicine and OB teams. This role centers on patient communication, care coordination, and phone triage in a fast-paced outpatient environment. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, patient-focused, and confident using the EMR system Epic.

This is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable outpatient healthcare experience while working with one of the fastest-growing medical groups in the Houston area.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review daily schedules and patient charts
• Answer and triage patient phone calls and portal messages
• Assess reported symptoms and determine next steps using established protocols
• Communicate patient concerns to providers and relay care instructions
• Review lab and imaging results and flag abnormalities for provider review
• Document calls, messages, and care coordination in the EHR
• Coordinate referrals, prior authorizations, and follow-up appointments
• Provide patient education via phone or patient portal (medications, chronic conditions, preventive care, warning signs, etc.)
• Collaborate with providers and clinic staff to support efficient patient flow
• Complete administrative tasks related to patient care coordination
• Perform some in-clinic duties as needed

Required Qualifications:

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Texas
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• Minimum of 1 year of RN experience
• Proficiency with Epic EMR
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Preferred:
  Bilingual in Spanish

Apply today to take the next step in your nursing career and gain experience at Houston's fastest-growing medical groups!

* 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 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.