Ambulatory Registered Nurse (Remote - Phone Triage) - Diabetes & Endocrinology - FT - Day
About The Position
The Ambulatory Registered Nurse provides episodic and chronic nursing care to patients with endocrine disorders, particularly in the Diabetes and Endocrinology department. Care includes telephone or web-portal assessment, medication refills under standing orders, evaluating patients’ understanding of medication regimens, and education and advocacy for patients and families. The position provides direct patient care within the scope of the state nurse practice act, develops and implements plans of care, administers prescribed medications and treatments, documents care, and evaluates patient outcomes. The posting identifies the position as patient-facing and lists remote-work guidelines, but also states “On-Site; No Remote.”
Requirements
- Required: Registered Nurse license through KSBN; a multistate license permitting practice in Kansas is also accepted.
- Required: Basic Life Support certification; BLS RQI, CPR, or ACLS may be required in lieu of or in addition to BLS depending on the department. Must be obtained within 90 days of hire.
- Demonstrated awareness and sensitivity to patient and significant-other rights.
- Awareness and application of institutional safety requirements.
- Awareness of legal issues in patient care and departmental operations, with efforts to manage situations to minimize risk.
- Competency in selected psychomotor skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally, nonverbally, and in writing.
- Ability to perform calculations related to medication administration and equipment calibration, and apply mathematical concepts including fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
- Experience in a clinic setting preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care within the scope of the state’s nurse practice act, including ongoing assessment and data collection focused on physiological and cognitive status.
- Administer prescribed medications, infusions, and treatments in accordance with nursing standards.
- Formulate prioritized, goal-directed plans of care based on patient problems and projected outcomes, and implement care to promote continuity.
- Prioritize patient care based on patient needs and available time, personnel, equipment, and supplies.
- Prepare equipment and assist providers during patient treatment, examinations, and testing.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of care and patient progress toward outcomes; observe, document, and report patient conditions and reactions to medications and treatments.
- Document in patient and department records accurately, concisely, and in a timely manner; maintain and review records, charts, and pertinent information, and compile test and examination results.
- Respond efficiently to emergency patient situations and use problem identification and resolution in decision-making.
- Greet and prepare patients for provider examinations, collect patient histories, and instruct patients in sample and test collection.
- Triage and refer incoming telephone calls; instruct patients and families about medications and treatment instructions.
- Participate in patient-care quality improvement and standards-development activities.
- Participate in clinical education, including orienting new employees and teaching student nurses, and in nursing research activities.
- Participate in developing and attaining system-wide and department goals.
- Delegate tasks and duties in accordance with the Kansas State Nurse Practice Act.
- Adhere to staffing and scheduling practices and seek guidance or validation when needed.
- Comply with Stormont Vail Health policies, standards, mandatory training, and requirements, and perform other assigned duties.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
