Ambulatory Diabetes RN- Endocrinology Clinic

Nationwide Children's Hospital•Columbus, OH

About The Position

The Ambulatory Diabetes RN is cross-trained to provide clinic care for endocrinology and diabetes patients and back-office triage for diabetes patients. Triage work includes, but is not limited to, phone calls, MyChart messages, forms, medication refills and concerns, lab results, and prior authorizations. The role emphasizes health promotion and disease prevention, helping patients and families move through their episodes of care safely and effectively while providing quality, developmentally appropriate care. The schedule is Monday through Friday, typically 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Start and end times may vary based on staffing needs, with a start time as early as 7:30 a.m. and an end time as late as 5:00 p.m. Travel to the offsite Endocrinology clinic in Worthington is required. The employee may also float to other clinics and support offsite Endocrinology clinics as staffing requires. Duties and responsibilities may change based on departmental needs and the implementation of new workflows or processes.

Requirements

Graduation from an ACEN- or CCNE-accredited school.
Registered Nurse licensure in the State of Ohio.
Must successfully complete a BSN within five years of the start date.
Three years of pediatric clinical experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, is preferred.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing is preferred.
Three years of pediatric clinical experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide nursing care using a family-centered approach.
Assess individualized patient needs; plan, implement, educate, and evaluate care using evidence-based practices.
Provide clinic care for endocrinology and diabetes patients and back-office triage for diabetes patients.
Handle triage matters including phone calls, MyChart messages, forms, medication refills and concerns, lab results, and prior authorizations.
Ensure clinic processes and workflows comply with regulatory requirements and policies.
Work with providers and other team members to support smooth clinic flow, address patient and parent concerns, and achieve positive patient and family outcomes.
Document according to organizational standards, policies, and procedures.
Stay aware of workplace changes, participate in data collection or auditing, understand Quality Improvement, and represent staff at relevant meetings; share important information and updates with staff.
Travel to the offsite Endocrinology clinic in Worthington and provide support at other clinics or offsite Endocrinology clinics as needed.
Perform other duties or workflows as departmental needs require.