Registered Nurse, Ambulatory, Full Time - 8am-4pm, Endocrinology, Summit
About The Position
The Registered Nurse, Ambulatory, supports endocrinology patients at Summit by conducting telephone and in-office triage, assessing symptoms, prioritizing care needs, and providing appropriate guidance. The nurse collaborates with physicians and providers on clinical decision-making and care coordination, communicates with patients and families, and collects and evaluates health data to develop and implement care plans. Care must follow the NJ Nurse Practice Act and established protocols. The role uses an EMR and other systems to document care and participates in shared governance and process improvements focused on patient safety, quality, and efficiency.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program.
- Active New Jersey RN license.
- Minimum 2 years of clinical nursing experience.
- BLS certification.
- Experience assessing patient concerns in a clinical setting, in person, by phone, or through electronic communication.
- Ability to evaluate patient symptoms and escalate clinical issues appropriately.
- Ability to review and identify abnormal or critical laboratory values.
Nice To Haves
- BSN.
- Prior experience in endocrinology.
- Experience with patient follow-up, in-basket management, or outbound patient communication.
- Familiarity with diabetes and endocrine conditions, such as diabetes and thyroid disorders.
- Knowledge of diabetes medications, including insulin therapies and common medication names.
Responsibilities
- Conduct telephone and in-office triage, assess patient symptoms, prioritize care needs, and provide appropriate guidance.
- Collaborate with physicians and providers to support clinical decision-making and coordinate patient care.
- Answer clinical messages, provide patient and family education, and relay provider instructions.
- Collect, assess, and evaluate patient health data to develop and implement care plans.
- Deliver care in accordance with the NJ Nurse Practice Act and established protocols.
- Use EMR and other systems to document care accurately and efficiently.
- Participate in shared governance and contribute to process improvements focused on patient safety, quality, and efficiency.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage for team members working 22.5 hours per week or above.
- Life and AD&D insurance.
- Short-term and long-term disability, with options to supplement.
- 403(b) retirement plan with employer match and additional non-elective contribution.
- PTO and paid sick leave.
- Tuition assistance, advancement, and academic advising.
- Parental, adoption, and surrogacy leave.
- Backup and on-site childcare.
- Well-Being Rewards.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Fertility benefits and Healthy Pregnancy Program.
- Flexible spending and commuter accounts.
- Pet, home and auto, identity theft, and legal insurance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
