Registered Nurse, Endocrinology Clinic

HealthPartners • Saint Paul, MN

14h • $35 - $48

About The Position

The Registered Nurse supports multiple areas within an endocrinology clinic, using a systematic nursing process that includes assessment, planning, nursing diagnosis, implementation, and evaluation. The role follows the Nurse Practice Act, scope of practice, professional standards, and HealthPartners and employer-specific protocols and policies. The nurse uses strong interpersonal skills and flexibility, maintains patient confidentiality and patient rights, and resolves concerns or complaints regarding patient care or service.

The nurse assesses patients and caregivers, develops and updates individualized plans of care and education, delivers and evaluates safe, ethical, culturally competent nursing care, and documents care in the electronic health record. The position also coordinates with patients, caregivers, clinicians, and interdisciplinary team members; provides telehealth management; supports quality improvement and professional development; and may help orient colleagues and students when trained and assigned. The position requires an associate degree or nursing diploma, current Minnesota RN licensure, application for Wisconsin RN licensure upon hire with licensure maintained, and current American Heart Association BLS provider status.

Requirements

• Graduated from an accredited school of nursing.
• Associate degree or nursing diploma required.
• Maintain current Minnesota registered nurse licensure.
• Submit an application for Wisconsin registered nurse licensure upon hire and maintain that licensure.
• Maintain current BLS provider status in accordance with American Heart Association guidelines; online-only BLS certification is not accepted.
• Demonstrate knowledge of age-related growth and development necessary to provide appropriate care and ensure patient safety.
• Strong critical-thinking skills and ability to multitask.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, and maintain clinical skills and professional ethics in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and 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.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient and caregiver needs, prioritize care, collect and interpret data, determine nursing diagnoses, identify outcomes, and develop and continuously evaluate plans of care.
• Develop outcomes-based care plans that support quality care, continuity of care, age-related growth and development, and individualized patient and caregiver education.
• Coordinate, deliver, and delegate safe, ethical, culturally competent nursing care; revise diagnoses and care plans based on ongoing assessments and patient response.
• Provide evidence-based interventions and treatments, individualized healthcare teaching using the teach-back method, and telehealth management using approved decision-making tools.
• Evaluate patient progress and understanding, document responses to care, and collaborate with the care team when outcomes are not as expected.
• Document patient care and education accurately, promptly, and completely in the electronic health record; reassess and update documentation and the care plan as needed.
• Coordinate and communicate with patients, caregivers, clinicians, and interdisciplinary team members to support continuity of care and identify needed resources.
• Delegate tasks in accordance with the state Nurse Practice Act, and direct, supervise, and evaluate unlicensed assistive personnel providing delegated nursing services.
• Practice within applicable laws, professional standards, organizational policies, and the scope of practice; maintain required competencies and pursue professional development.
• Participate in team meetings, trainings, practice development, quality improvement, and activities that improve nursing practice and patient outcomes.
• Follow professional ethics and conduct requirements, maintain appropriate therapeutic boundaries, protect privacy, and report violations or concerns through established channels.
• When trained and assigned, identify and support the learning needs of new colleagues and students, implement orientation plans, validate clinical competence, and provide feedback.
• Perform other tasks as required or assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits supporting health, time off, retirement planning, and continuous learning opportunities.
• Inclusive environment that encourages new ways of thinking, celebrates differences, and recognizes hard work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree