Triage Nurse, Endocrine
Newton, MA - USA
Job Summary
Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals including doctors nurses business people tech experts researchers and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit we support patient care research teaching and community service striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.
We deliver endocrinology and diabetes care in an outpatient setting located on the Newton-Wellesley Hospital main campus (2014 Washington Street in Newton MA).
Our endocrinologists help people with diabetes and hormonal disorders successfully manage their conditions. Patients receive state-of-the-art diabetes treatment through our teams advanced and effective techniques. Conditions treated:
Diabetes management
Osteoporosis
Thyroid disorders and tumors
General endocrinology
We are seeking a Full-Time 40-hour Triage RN with expertise in diabetes management to join our dynamic outpatient Endocrinology team with a specialized focus on diabetes care as well as general endocrinology. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in diabetes management including experience with diabetes technologies (such as insulin pump and continuous glucose monitoring systems).
Job Summary
Collaborating with physicians nurses medical assistants and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated and patient-centered care primarily handling phone triage our nurses work in a collaborative and patient-centric environment contributing to the delivery of high-quality healthcare services and are responsible for:Patient Care:
Working within a nursing pool to triage incoming phone calls and patient gateway messages and gather important clinical information.
Collaborating and communicating with providers to develop patient plan and communicating plans with patients by phone or EMR.
Connecting patient data to the EMR.
Prescription refills: Evaluating appropriateness of prescription refills and confirming current regimen. Evaluating need for prior authorization appropriateness.
Advocating for patient needs always
Staying informed on current standards of care in endocrinology and applying evidence-based practices in patient care.
Patient Education:
Educating patients on endocrine conditions diabetes self-management lifestyle modifications and the importance of adhering to prescribed treatment plans. This includes sick day rules for diabetes and adrenal insufficiency.
Educating patients on use of insulin pumps continuous glucose monitoring systems and glucometers.
Educating patients on self administering injectable medications
Providing clear and concise information on endocrine conditions and ensuring patients have a thorough understanding of their health and treatment options.
Are you ready to bring your talent to this team and make a meaningful impact on the lives of patients with endocrine disorders
Qualifications
2 years of Endocrinology experience required
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Remote Type
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Scheduled Weekly Hours
Employee Type
Work Shift
Pay Range
$41.38 - $100.00/HourlyGrade
RN2600EEO Statement:
Mass General Brigham Competency Framework
At Mass General Brigham our competency framework defines what effective leadership looks like by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance make hiring decisions identify development needs mobilize employees across our system and establish a strong talent pipeline.
Required Experience:
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About Company
Patients at Mass General have access to a vast network of physicians, nearly all of whom are Harvard Medical School faculty and many of whom are leaders within their fields.