Registered Nurse, Ambulatory, Full Time - 8am-4pm, Endocrinology, Summit

Atlantic Health System; Summit (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantic Health System in Summit, New Jersey seeks an experienced nurse to conduct telephone and in-office triage, assess patient symptoms, prioritize care needs, and provide appropriate guidance.

You will collaborate with physicians and providers to support clinical decision-making, communicate with patients and families, document care in the EMR, and participate in shared governance to improve patient safety and quality of care.

Responsibilities

• Conduct telephone and in-office triage, assessing patient symptoms, prioritizing care needs, and providing appropriate guidance.
• Collaborate closely with physicians and providers to support clinical decision-making and coordinate patient care.
• Communicate effectively with patients and families, including answering clinical messages, providing education, and relaying provider instructions.
• Collect, assess, and evaluate patient health data to develop and implement care plans.
• Ensure care is delivered in accordance with the NJ Nurse Practice Act and established protocols.
• Utilize EMR and other systems to document care accurately and efficiently.
• Participate in shared governance and contribute to process improvements focused on patient safety, quality, and efficiency.

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct telephone and in-office triage, assessing patient symptoms, prioritizing care needs, and providing appropriate guidance.
• Collaborate closely with physicians and providers to support clinical decision-making and coordinate patient care.
• Communicate effectively with patients and families, including answering clinical messages, providing education, and relaying provider instructions.
• Collect, assess, and evaluate patient health data to develop and implement care plans.
• Ensure care is delivered in accordance with the NJ Nurse Practice Act and established protocols.
• Utilize EMR and other systems to document care accurately and efficiently.
• Participate in shared governance and contribute to process improvements focused on patient safety, quality, and efficiency.