Registered Nurse RN Endocrinology

Location: Cross River

Registered Nurse RN Endocrinology at Optum summary:
The Registered Nurse in Endocrinology provides professional nursing care to patients by coordinating with healthcare teams, assisting physicians, performing clinical procedures, and educating patients on managing endocrine-related health issues. This role requires clinical competence, knowledge of disease processes, medication administration, and participation in patient-centered care planning. The position is based in Mount Kisco, NY, offering full-time hours, benefits, and career development opportunities within a large healthcare organization.
**$5,000 Sign On Bonus for External Candidates*
* New Grads Encouraged To Apply!
We offer excellent compensation, benefits within 30 days that include generous PTO, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, along with opportunities for continued career progression!
Opportunities with Optum in the Tri-State region (formerly Care Mount Medical, ProHEALTH New York, Crystal Run Healthcare and Riverside Medical Group). Come make a difference in the lives of people who turn to us for care at one of our hundreds of locations across New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut. Work with state-of-the-art technology and brilliant co-workers who share your passion for helping people feel their best.

Join a dynamic health care organization and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
Position Details:

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Location:

Mount Kisco, NY

• Department:
Endocrinology

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Schedule:

M-F, 7:30-4:30
The Registered Nurse for Endocrinology provides professional nursing care to patients via direct and/or telephone contact, following established standards and practices. S/he coordinates with other members of the care team to ensure seamless care delivery, maximal coordination of efforts, and active patient participation in planning and care. Assists physician or other provider with clinical procedures, performs telephone triage as needed, and participates in patient teaching.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates clinical competence in the direct care of patients/significant others in established area of practice, considering developmental differences among patients

• Demonstrates basic knowledge of common disease processes and treatments, including pertinent diagnostic/laboratory testing and medical/nursing interventions; familiar with preventative health measures related to population served

• Demonstrates a proactive approach to patient care, focusing on addressing each patient's individual and family needs at the time of service; communicates identified needs in a timely manner

• Utilizes evidence-based approaches with patients/families/caregivers to support self-management, self-efficacy, and health-promoting behavior change

• Collaborates with patients/significant others and other members of the healthcare team to establish goals and priorities to meet patients' immediate and future needs;
Actively participates in the care team to ensure that patient needs and preferences are incorporated into the comprehensive plan of care

• Using population-specific knowledge and clinical expertise, contributes to the continual assessment and effective management of the health needs of assigned patient populations

• Performs telephone triage with particular emphasis on assessment, problem/priority identification, and decision-making

• Demonstrates knowledge, skills, and technical ability in medication/treatment administration; administers prescribed medications correctly, with knowledge of proper dosage, route, site, and possible side effects

• Provides accurate, up-to-date clinical information to patients consistent with professional nursing scope of practice and accepted practice standards, policies, and protocols

• Performs authorized technical procedures competently (e.g., EKG, phlebotomy, starting/ monitoring IVs, selected laboratory tests, etc.) as may be required in clinical practice area

• Seeks validation/guidance from physician or other provider and nurse colleagues when necessary
Optum NY/NJ was formed in 2022 by bringing together Riverside Medical Group, Care Mount Medical and Pro Health Care. The regional alignment combines…