Registered Nurse - Endocrinology

Saint Luke's Health System•Kansas City, MO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Join our Saint Luke's Plaza Endocrinology clinic team as an RN! This person will provide phone triage for one provider, developing relationships with their patient population while providing education on injectable medicines, insulin, and blood glucose meters. The ideal candidate will enjoy working in a fast-paced, high volume environment. You must have a positive attitude, a strong work ethic, and the ability to organize and manage multiple tasks without becoming overwhelmed.

Requirements

KS and MO RN license required
Basic Life Support - American Heart Association or Red Cross
Registered Nurse (KS) - National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NURSYS)
Registered Nurse (MO) - National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NURSYS)
Associate Degree

Nice To Haves

Previous Endocrinology experience preferred but not required
Some travel may be needed for coverage but likely to be minimal

Responsibilities

Provide professional nursing care for clinic patients following established standards and practices.
Provide telephone triage, patient flow, and coordination of patient care.
Schedule emergent need patient appointments, identify learning needs for patients and families, provide advice and recommendations, insert intravenous access with medication administration and duties as assigned based on clinic need.
Delegate tasks to clinical staff in accordance with demonstrated competencies and consideration to Scope of Practice.
Serve as subject matter expert for patient education, assessment, interpretation, and documentation of patient care and testing.
Enter admission orders as directed by provider.
Manage expired samples.
Able to work in a team atmosphere as well as autonomously.
Provide excellent customer service skills and professional demeanor at all times.
May cover Medical Assistant, LPN, or other office duties as needed.