Registered Nurse, RN, Full Time, 8:30am - 4:30pm - AMG Pediatric - Endocrinology - Morristown

Job description

Atlantic Medical Group Endocrinology at Morristown is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to join our ambulatory practice. The RN works as part of an interdisciplinary team to deliver safe, high-quality, patient-centered care, with a focus on clinical assessment, patient communication, and collaboration with physicians and advanced practice providers. This position is scheduled for weekday daytime hours with some discussion on weekend coverage.
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.
• Provide inpatient education to families/patients with Endocrine conditions and provide education to patients/family on Diabetes management.
• Educate inpatient nurses and the community and school nurses on Endocrine conditions.

Required Qualifications:
• Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program and active NJ RN license
• Minimum 2 years of clinical nursing experience
• BLS certification
• Experience assessing patient concerns in a clinical setting (in-person, phone, or electronic communication)
• Ability to evaluate patient symptoms and escalate clinical issues appropriately
• Ability to review and identify abnormal or critical laboratory values

Preferred Qualifications:
• BSN
• CDCES (Certified Diabetes Care Education Specialist)
• Prior experience in Endocrinology and pediatrics
• Experience with patient follow-up, in-basket management, or outbound patient communication
• Familiarity with Endocrine conditions

Knowledge of medications commonly used to treat Endocrine conditions