Registered Nurse (RN) - Endocrinology Nurse Access

Job Summary

The RN Remote, WMG is a member of an interdisciplinary team of licensed and unlicensed caregivers who ensure that patients, families, and significant others receive individualized, high quality, safe, and timely patient care. This position is fully remote, practicing in a non-traditional clinical setting where patient care and interaction are delivered over the telephone, or via secure messaging.

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions

• Performs the Nursing Process (assessment; diagnosis; identification of outcomes; planning; implementation and evaluation) in the performance of patient triage, using evidence-based practice and protocols.
• Performs initial and follow-up assessments via telephone, or secure messaging platforms to evaluate the patient's health, symptoms, and concerns.
• Determines the severity of patient issues and prioritizes care, referring patients for in-person or virtual visits, or urgent or emergency care, when needed.
• Collects, updates, and reviews patient health histories to ensure accurate and up-to-date records.
• Utilizes the electronic health record to access patient results and communicate results/relay provider messages in a timely manner.
• Provides pre-procedure/surgery instructions and education ensuring that patients are well-prepared both mentally and physically for their upcoming procedures or surgeries.
• Reaches out to patients after they've been discharged and/or undergone a procedure or surgery to check on their recovery progress.
• Provides reminders and education on preventative screenings, vaccinations, and lifestyle interventions.
• Coordinates the delivery and documentation of safe, quality, and timely patient care.
• Maintains consistent, clear, and timely communication with providers and other healthcare team members through digital tools.
• Participates in regular team meetings to evaluate care processes and patient outcomes.
• Participates in the onboarding of new team members to the remote nursing role.
• Reports in person to a clinic or other designated location for onboarding, training, staff meetings, committees/workgroups/working sessions at the request of leadership.

Required Minimum Education

Diploma (Nurse) Nursing or Bachelors Nursing-Preferred

Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s)

• RN - Reg Nurse (Single State)
• RN-COMPACT - RN - Multi-state Compact within 1 Year
• BLS - Basic Life Support or ARC-BLS - Amer Red Cross Basic Life Support or BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor

Required Minimum Experience

• Minimum 2 years Experience with direct patient care in any care setting. Required
• Minimum 1 year Experience in the physician practice setting in specific specialty area. Preferred
• Minimum 1 year Experience with virtual care services (e.g., telehealth, triage, other remote nursing function). Preferred

Required Minimum Skills

• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Strong computer and technical skills
• Excellent time management/organization skills
• Effective problem solving and critical thinking skills
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment with constantly changing priorities