Registered Nurse, Endocrinology Clinic

HealthPartners•Saint Paul, MN

About The Position

The Registered Nurse in the Endocrinology Clinic uses a systematic nursing process—including assessment, planning, nursing diagnosis, implementation, and evaluation—in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act, scope of practice, professional standards, and applicable organizational protocols and policies. The nurse supports multiple areas within a clinic, demonstrates strong interpersonal skills and flexibility, protects patient confidentiality and rights, and addresses concerns or complaints about patient care or service. The role provides coordinated, individualized, evidence-based nursing care and education. It includes assessing patient and caregiver needs, developing and revising care plans, implementing and evaluating interventions, documenting care in the electronic health record, coordinating with the interdisciplinary team, and providing telehealth management. The nurse also contributes to professional development, quality improvement, ethical practice, and—when trained and assigned—orientation and support for new colleagues and students.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing; an associate degree or diploma is required.
Current Minnesota registered nurse licensure, maintained as required.
Submit an application for Wisconsin registered nurse licensure upon hire and maintain that licensure.
Current BLS provider status in accordance with American Heart Association guidelines; online-only BLS certification is not accepted.
Knowledge of age-related growth and development relevant to the patient population served and patient safety.
Strong critical-thinking skills and ability to multitask.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to maintain clinical skills and professional ethics established by the Nurse Practice Act.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Fluency in use of the EPIC electronic medical record.
Understanding of the Nurse Practice Act and scope of practice for various roles.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in nursing.
Ambulatory nursing experience.
One year of prior nursing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Assess patient and caregiver needs, prioritize those needs, identify nursing diagnoses and desired outcomes, develop care plans, and continuously evaluate care and educational needs.
Collect and interpret assessment data systematically using appropriate evidence-based techniques and instruments, involving patients, caregivers, other providers, and the care environment as appropriate.
Develop individualized, outcomes-based plans of care and education that support continuity of care and reflect evidence-based research and age-related growth and development principles.
Coordinate, deliver, and delegate safe, ethical, culturally competent nursing care in a timely manner.
Revise nursing diagnoses, outcomes, and plans of care based on ongoing assessments and patient responses; involve patients, caregivers, and care team members in evaluation when appropriate.
Provide individualized patient and caregiver education, using the teach-back method, and evaluate and document their understanding and response.
Participate in point-of-care improvements to support clinical quality, patient experience, nursing engagement, efficiency, and effective outcomes.
Document patient care and education accurately, completely, and promptly in the electronic health record; reassess, revise, and document the plan of care on an ongoing basis.
Communicate and coordinate with patients, caregivers, clinicians, and the interdisciplinary team; delegate tasks appropriately and direct, supervise, and evaluate unlicensed assistive personnel performing delegated nursing services.
Coordinate with healthcare team members, patients, and caregivers to identify resources needed for continuity of care.
Practice within applicable laws, scope of practice, professional standards, and organizational policies; maintain nursing competencies and participate in professional development.
Provide telehealth management by using the nursing process and approved decision-making tools to assess health concerns or questions based on symptoms and history.
Engage in self-evaluation, seek and provide constructive feedback, contribute to a supportive work environment, and participate in team meetings, trainings, and practice development.
Use quality improvement data, evidence-based practice, and research to guide decisions and improve nursing practice and patient outcomes.
Follow nursing and organizational ethical standards, maintain professional boundaries, protect patient and colleague privacy, comply with applicable requirements, and report violations or concerns through established channels.
When trained and working in the role, identify new colleagues’ or students’ learning needs, implement individualized orientation plans, validate clinical competence, support organizational and prioritization skills, serve as a role model, and provide feedback and educational opportunities with leaders or educators.
Perform other tasks as required or assigned.