Clinical Nurse III - Endocrinology Clinic

City of Hope; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Hope in Irvine, CA is seeking an experienced nurse to join our endocrinology team. This full-time role focuses on diabetes education, care coordination, and direct patient care for diabetes, thyroid and hormone-related disorders.

The position features 10-hour shifts, totaling 40 hours per week in both clinic and inpatient settings. You will work with a team of physicians and a nurse practitioner to deliver high-quality outcomes, develop education programs, and ensure accurate

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing or Master’s degree in nursing.
• Three to five years related experience (Endocrinology or Internal Medicine Outpatient preferred).
• Current California Registered Nurse license.
• Current BLS certification from American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized diabetes education to patients and their families, including instruction on blood glucose monitoring, medication management, insulin administration, diet, and lifestyle modifications.
• Collaborate with endocrinologists, primary care providers, dietitians, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement comprehensive care plans for patients with diabetes.
• Conduct patient assessments, review medical histories, and monitor patient progress. Adjust care plans as needed based on patient feedback and clinical outcomes.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate diabetes education programs and materials. Stay updated with the latest diabetes management practices and integrate them into educational programs.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records, including education provided, patient progress, and care plans. Ensure compliance with clinic policies and regulatory requirements.
• Perform pre-procedure phone calls for appointments.
• Triage patient concerns via telephone and inbox messages using established protocols by documenting all encounters with EMR.
• Promote wellness and prevention strategies to oncology patients, ensuring they are equipped with knowledge about self-care and survivorship.

Skills

Diabetes education

Care coordination

Clinical assessment

EMR documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in nursing or Master’s degree in nursing

Tools

EMR system

Job description

Join the transformative team at City of Hope, where we're changing lives and making a real difference in the fight against cancer, diabetes, and other life-threatening illnesses. City of Hope’s growing national system includes its Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, California, and treatment facilities in Atlanta, Chicago and Phoenix. Our dedicated and compassionate employees are driven by a common mission: To deliver the cures of tomorrow to the people who need them today.

We are seeking an experienced nurse to join our endocrinology team. In this role, you will provide diabetes education and coordinate care for patients with diabetes, hormone-related disorders, and thyroid disease. You will deliver direct patient care, assist with developing educational programs, and work alongside our endocrinology team (4 physicians and 1 NP) to achieve high-quality outcomes in both the clinic and inpatient hospital setting. This is a full-time position with 10-hour shifts, 40 hours per week.

As a successful candidate, you will:

• Patient Education: Provide individualized diabetes education to patients and their families, including instruction on blood glucose monitoring, medication management, insulin administration, diet, and lifestyle modifications.
• Care Coordination: Collaborate with endocrinologists, primary care providers, dietitians, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement comprehensive care plans for patients with diabetes.
• Clinical Support: Conduct patient assessments, review medical histories, and monitor patient progress. Adjust care plans as needed based on patient feedback and clinical outcomes.
• Program Development: Develop, implement, and evaluate diabetes education programs and materials. Stay updated with the latest diabetes management practices and integrate them into educational programs.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records, including education provided, patient progress, and care plans. Ensure compliance with clinic policies and regulatory requirements.
• Perform pre-procedure phone calls for appointments.
• Triage patient concerns via telephone and inbox messages using established protocols by documenting all encounters with EMR.
• Promote wellness and prevention strategies to oncology patients, ensuring they are equipped with knowledge about self-care and survivorship.

Your qualifications should include:

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing or master’s degree in nursing
• Three to five years related experience. (Endocrinology or Internal Medicine Outpatient preferred)
• Current California Registered Nurse license
• Current BLS certification from American Heart Association

City of Hope employees pay is based on the following criteria: work experience, qualifications, and work location.

City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer.