Nurse Clinician - Diabetes & Endocrinology Center
About The Position
MU Health Care is looking for a dedicated and compassionate Nurse Clinician to join our dynamic team in the Diabetes & Endocrinology clinic. We're seeking a candidate with exceptional nursing skills to provide specialized care to our patients. The ideal candidate should possess a deep sense of empathy, a passion for patient education, and a commitment to excellence. You'll act as a resource for our patients and their families, providing support and information. Your role will involve collaboration with various healthcare professionals to deliver the highest standard of care. Join us in making a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities can be acquired.
- Two (2) years of RN experience in an area of specialization.
- Missouri Board of Nursing RN or Nurse Licensure Compact multi-state RN. When primary state of residency changes, compact state RNs must apply under new state of residency within thirty (30) days.
Nice To Haves
- Background in diabetes management or patient education.
- Certified Diabetic Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) Credential.
- Additional license/certification requirements as determined by the hiring department.
Responsibilities
- Act as a resource person for patients, families, nursing staff and other health care professionals in area of expertise.
- Develops patient /family education materials for assigned patient population. Provides staff education as needed.
- Assists manager in improving nurse sensitive indicators, rounds with nursing staff assessing knowledge and compliance of staff. Tracks programmatic quality indicators and participates in Quality/Performance improvement activities.
- Clinical research support: recruit and screen potential research subjects; carry out research protocol as written; monitor patient’s compliance; and compile, retrieve and analyze research data.
- Collaborates with other health professionals in the provision of patient care while maintaining standards of care utilizing the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice and the Code of Ethics for Nurses as the foundation for nursing practice and meeting the standards for regulatory requirements for state and federal agencies.
- Participate in the planning, developing, facilitating/coordinating and evaluation of interdisciplinary patient care includes nursing and various clinical disciplines. Rounds with physician team as directed. Includes patient/family education and discharge planning.
- Participates in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care for the assigned patient population. Provides direct patient care as required.
- Promote and achieve satisfaction of external and internal customers. Effectively intercede with families and patients and resolve concerns related to the delivery of health care services.
- May complete unit/department specific duties as outlined in department documents.
Benefits
- Health, vision and dental insurance coverage starting day one
- Generous paid leave and paid time off, including nine holidays
- Multiple retirement options, including 100% matching up to 8% and full vesting in three years
- Tuition assistance for employees (75%) and immediate family members (50%)
- Discounts on cell phone plans, rental cars, gyms, hotels and more
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
