Registered Nurse - Endocrinology SouthPark

Registered Nurse - Endocrinology SouthPark  General Job Summary :

• Responsible for providing professional nursing care for patients including assessment, treatment, care planning, and medical care evaluation by following established standards and practices.  Assists physicians and staff in coordinating patient care.  Functions as primary liaison between patients, staff and physicians.   (This is a full-time position that will support the Endocrinology team at Southpark Monday to Friday 8 am to 5 pm with a half day Thursday 8 am to 1 pm)  Primary Job Responsibilities / Tasks may include, but not limited to :   Direct Patient Services : Obtains patient consent for care and ensures patient confidentiality.
• Obtains and documents health history, information on chief complaint, vital signs, and health risk factors and assesses disease condition.
• Provides patient care based on practice guidelines, standards of care, and federal / state laws and regulations.
• Executes prescribed treatments and medical interventions, administers prescribed medications, and monitors and documents treatment progress and patient response.  Delegates as allowed under the Nurse Practice Act.
• Refers to / consults with physicians, other health providers, and community resources to prevent / resolve problems or concerns.
• Educates patients and families about health status, health maintenance, and management of acute and chronic conditions.
• Documents patient assessment and intervention data using established medical record forms / automated systems and documentation practices.
• Tracks quality assurance data and monitors for acute and chronic care management.
• Maintains / reviews patient records, charts and other pertinent information.   Order entry with EHR Starting IV’s and administering IV fluids Complete forms and prior authorizations for medications.
• Be the point person for emergencies / triage walk ins (Chest pain, hypoglycemia, syncope) Participate in code blue as necessary Medication refills Patient education regarding insulin, MDI use Assist MAs as needed with any and all their responsibilities as need arises in order to maintain adequate patient flow or as needed by the provider.
• Other duties as assigned.

Nurse Triage :

Determines urgency of seeing the patient based on brief assessment and on familiarity with a patient’s condition and history.  Directs patient to the appropriate site of care :

Requirements :

Maintain Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support certification (ACLS) if role requires.  Note :

Experience :

E.H.R. utilization Serving customers in person and on the phone Physical Requirements :