Registered Nurse, Ambulatory, Full Time - 8am-4pm, Endocrinology, Morristown

Atlantic Health System•Morristown, NJ

About The Position

The Registered Nurse will provide ambulatory nursing care in the Endocrinology practice in Morristown. The role involves triaging patients by telephone and in the office, evaluating symptoms and care needs, coordinating with physicians and providers, and communicating clinical guidance and education to patients and families. The nurse will assess health data, develop and implement care plans, document care using the EMR and other systems, and follow the NJ Nurse Practice Act and established protocols. The position also contributes to shared governance and process improvements focused on patient safety, quality, and efficiency. The posted schedule is full time, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program and hold an active New Jersey RN license.
At least 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 appropriately escalate clinical issues.
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, assessing patient symptoms, prioritizing care needs, and providing appropriate guidance.
Collaborate with physicians and providers to support clinical decision-making and coordinate patient care.
Answer clinical messages, provide education, and relay provider instructions to patients and families.
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.