RN, Diabetes & Endocrine, Medical Group

Job Description

At Stamford Health, we believe that every patient deserves compassionate, personalized, person‑centered care. This commitment guides how we care for patients, support their care partners, and promote the wellbeing of our staff. In alignment with our Planetree philosophy, the individual in this role will foster a respectful, collaborative environment that honors the needs, values, and preferences of every person we serve and the colleagues we partner with.

Monday‑Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. in Stamford.

The Diabetes & Endocrine Medical Group Practice is hiring a Registered Nurse. The RN will coordinate and develop patient care utilizing the Nursing Process and provide supervision and mentorship for non‑RN team members.

• Reviews schedules and organizes patient flow; greets patients, documents concerns, and accompanies them to exam/procedure rooms and prepares them for physical exams.
• Conducts initial patient interviews, reviews medical profiles, H&P, and documents findings in EMR or charting as appropriate.
• Obtains and accurately documents vital signs, weight, and reports abnormalities to physician.
• Assists with specimen collection and testing as necessary.
• Documents pertinent information in EMR.
• Assists patients as necessary (e.g., walking, transferring, dressing).
• Provides minor treatment as directed by physician and assists physicians with minor procedures.
• Provides education as indicated after assessing the learning needs of the patient and/or family.
• Documents all patient‑related activities.
• Schedules patient testing and pre‑certifies insurance as required.
• Responds to all telephone messages (patient, physician offices, etc.).
• Makes end‑of‑month checks for expired supplies and medication.
• Stocks rooms, maintains inventory, or exam/procedure rooms.
• Orders supplies as needed.
• Cleans exam/procedure rooms and equipment after each patient.
• Prepares exam/procedure rooms for the next patient and physician needs.
• Notifies patients of test results (per physician instruction) and follow‑up.
• Attends scheduled staff meetings, in‑service education opportunities, and participates in continuing education programs.
• Formulates and maintains effective working relationships with employees and other managers of the health care team.
• Respects and protects patient’s rights to confidentiality and privacy; discloses information only for professional purposes in the patient’s best interests while considering legal rights.
• Displays a positive attitude when interacting with physician office staff, physicians, and fellow employees.
• Participates in and supports performance improvement and risk management activities.
• Performs other related duties as assigned to maintain a high level of service.
• Completes required continuous training and education, including practice‑specific requirements.
• Demonstrates professional work behavior by following service standards.
• Complies with departmental organizational policies, procedures, and external agency requirements.

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Valid license as Registered Nurse in CT.
• BLS certification.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Minimum of 2 years of prior experience in a similar position.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English.

• Competitive salary.
• Comprehensive, low‑cost health insurance plans (including GLP‑1 coverage options) available day one.
• Wellness programs.
• Paid Time Off accruals.
• Tax‑deferred annuity and (403b) pension plan.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Free on‑site parking and train station shuttle.
• Childcare partnership with Children’s Learning Center.