What are the responsibilities and job description for the Specialty Nurse - Endocrinology Clinic position at UnityPoint Health?
RN Specialty Nurse
Endocrinology - Cedar Rapids, IA
$5,000 sign-on bonus
Full-time: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm
Opportunity to become Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES)
Why UnityPoint Health?
· Culture – At UnityPoint Health, you matter. Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve.
· Benefits – Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options like 401K match, paid time off and education assistance that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.
· Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment – We’re committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.
· Development – We believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.
· Community Involvement – Be an essential part of our core purpose—to improve the health of the people and communities we serve.
Hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work at https://dayinthelife.unitypoint.org .
Responsibilities
- Function as a clinician, educator and resource for patients within their specialty of care and assist physicians with office procedures.
- Triage incoming patients ensuring compliance with established admission/acceptance criteria. Direct appointments and referrals as determined by the current criteria.
- Develop, implement and evaluate the standards of practice and care for the patient population.
- Answer questions and provide teaching to patients and family members.
- Responsible for the development and ongoing coordination of care for patients.
- Act as a consultant both within the institution and to outside agencies or groups.
- Conduct or facilitate implementation of research studies and translate research findings into nursing practice.
- Preauthorize care/procedures with insurance companies.
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited program for Registered Nurses.
- Current license to practice nursing in the State of Iowa/Illinois for Registered Nurse.
- BLS Certification
- Previous clinical experience preferred
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work as a team member.
- Ability to understand and apply guidelines, policies and procedures.
- Strong computer skills.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Area of Interest: Nursing;
- FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.0;
- Department: Diabetes and Kidney Center- CR;
- Shift: Monday - Friday, Daytime;
- Job ID: 144643;
