Triage Nurse, Endocrinology

Endocrinology Triage Registered Nurse (RN)

Mass General Brigham Medical Group is a system-led operating entity formed by Mass General Brigham to deliver high quality, low cost, innovative community-based ambulatory care. This work stems from Mass General Brigham's unified system strategy to bring health care closer to patients while lowering total health care costs. The group also offers outpatient surgery and endoscopy, imaging, cardiac testing, and infusion.

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 team's advanced and effective techniques.

We are seeking a Part-Time, 16-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). The schedule for this role is 2, 8-hour shifts on Thursdays and Fridays.

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.

Qualifications:

Education:

Other Certificate/Diploma Nursing required

Bachelor's Degree Nursing preferred

Licenses/Certifications:

Registered Nurse [RN - State License] - required

Experience:

Demonstrated clinical competence and experience as required by the specific job posting/specialty area required

Can this role accept experience in lieu of Education requirements?

No

Additional Job Details (if applicable):

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

2000 Washington Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

16

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$41.38 - $100.00/Hourly

Grade

RN2600

At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications;

however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth.

EEO Statement:

4100 Newton-Wellesley Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

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