Rheumatology Registered Nurse: Patient Advocate & Care Coach

Lifespan; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 74,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University Health is seeking a Registered Nurse to work in the Rheumatology ambulatory practice. The role focuses on patient advocacy, nursing process application, and age-specific care for rheumatology patients.

Role model values of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence in all interactions. Responsibilities include triaging calls, initial patient assessments, injections, education, referrals, and lab/med order coordination.

Qualifications

• Out-patient physician medical office experience preferred.
• Rheumatology experience highly preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; prioritization and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provides basic comfort and support according to patient needs.
• Triages all patient calls and responds by end of day; assists scheduling.
• Obtains complete medical history, vitals, and concerns during initial appointments.
• Performs injections and assists physician with procedures.
• Provides rheumatology education and referrals; queues lab and med orders.

Education

RN licensure Rhode Island

BSN preferred

Basic Life Support (American Heart Association)

Nurse Practice Act knowledge

Job description

Brown University Health is seeking a Registered Nurse to work in the Rheumatology ambulatory practice. The role focuses on patient advocacy, nursing process application, and age-specific care for rheumatology patients.

Role model values of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence in all interactions. Responsibilities include triaging calls, initial patient assessments, injections, education, referrals, and lab/med order coordination.