Ambulatory Registered Nurse (Remote) - Diabetes & Endocrinology Center - FT - Day

Position Status: Full time, Non-Exempt

Shift: First Shift (Days - Less than 12 hours per shift), 40 hours per week

About the role

Endocrinology nursing is a specialty within the nursing profession that encompasses the care of individuals who suffer from endocrine disorders. Diabetes and Endocrinology department nurses provide episodic and chronic nursing care to patients by telephone or web portal. The delivery of professional nursing care at Stormont Vail Health is guided by Jean Watson's Theory of Human Caring and the theory of Shared governance, both of which are congruent with the mission, vision, and values of the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
• 1 year of nursing experience preferred

Skills and Abilities

• Skill in applying and modifying the principles, methods, and techniques of professional nursing to provide on-going patient care (Required proficiency)
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, and the public (Required proficiency)
• Ability to maintain quality control standards (Required proficiency)
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations (Required proficiency)

Licenses and Certifications

• Registered Nurse - KSBN (Required)

Responsibilities

• Triage of all incoming phone calls by evaluating the physical and psychosocial health status of patients; follows nursing protocols and guidelines for answering and directing calls
• Record and report patient’s condition and reaction to drugs and treatments to interdisciplinary team; provide instruction to patients/family regarding treatment
• Maintain and review patient records, charts, and other pertinent information
• Oversee appointment bookings and ensure preferences are given to patients in emergency situations; arrange for patient testing and admissions
• Refill prescribed medications per standing orders; clarify medication orders and refills to pharmacies as directed by providers
• Perform medication prior authorizations as needed by providing needed clinical information to insurance
• Maintain timely flow of patients, including scheduling follow-up appointments if needed
• Work in-basket medication refill requests for providers
• Provide education to patients and families on medications, treatments, and procedures
• Ensure patients receive appointments that align with triage disposition and maintain timely flow of patients
• Coordinate patient testing, referrals, and admissions
• Work collaboratively with on-site staff to provide coordinated patient care
• Comply with all policies, standards, mandatory training, and requirements of Stormont Vail Health
• Perform other duties as assigned

Remote Work Guidelines

• Workspace must be quiet and distraction-free, allowing compliance with all security and privacy standards
• Stable access to electricity and a minimum of 25mb upload and internet speed
• Dedicate full attention to job duties and communication with others during working hours
• Adhere to break and attendance schedules agreed upon with supervisor
• Abide by Stormont Vail’s Remote Worker Policy and review and acknowledge the Remote Work Agreement annually

Physical Demands

• Balancing: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Carrying: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination: Occasionally 1-3 hours
• Feeling: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Grasping (Fine Motor): Occasionally 1-3 hours
• Grasping (Gross Hand): Rarely less than 1 hour
• Handling: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Hearing: Occasionally 1-3 hours
• Kneeling: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Sitting: Frequently 3-5 hours
• Standing: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Stooping: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Talking: Frequently 3-5 hours
• Walking: Rarely less than 1 hour

Working Conditions

• Combative Patients: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Dusts: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Electrical: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Noise/Sounds: Rarely less than 1 hour