Registered Nurse (Endocrinology)

Hi! We are currently looking for an experienced Registered Nurse to join our outpatient team in Fishkill, NY!

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Department: Endocrinology

Pay: $40.00 - $70.00 (Depending on Experience)

Excellent Benefits Packageand a Great Work Life Balance! No Weekends, No Holidays!

Job Summary:

The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for managing the individualized patient care by promoting and restoring patients' health through the nursing process; collaborating with physicians and multidisciplinary team members; providing physical and psychological support to patients, friends, and families; and supervising assigned team members. The RN is responsible to the Clinical Manager for the Endocrinology Department.

Specific Roles and Responsibilities

The key responsibilities of an endocrine nurse include the following;

• Observe and assess the vital signs of patients, such as blood pressure, heart rate, breathing rate and body temperature.
• Perform physical examinations on the patient. These may include checking the thyroid glands, blood sugar levels, weakness, change in skin texture and abnormal pigmentation.
• Drawing blood from the patient and presenting it to the laboratory for testing.
• Communicating the test results to the endocrinologist to ensure an effective treatment plan for the patient.
• Maintaining and updating patient records.
• Administering medications and monitoring prescriptions.
• Educating the patient and his loved ones on the best health practices.

Essential Skills

In order to function effectively, there are certain skills you must have as an endocrinology nurse. You must be able to communicate effectively with the patients, their loved ones and the members of your team. You don’t want to be someone who cannot listen to the patient effectively to know his problems and relay such information to the endocrinologist. Apart from excellent communication skills, you must show dedication, intelligence, endurance and the ability to work under pressure. You must also have good interpersonal skills. Endocrine patients need someone who is friendly and able to comfort them in their times of suffering.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40.00 - $70.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Physical setting:

• Outpatient

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Weekly schedule:

• 5x8
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• RN: 1 year (Preferred)
• Endocrinology: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• RN License (Preferred)
• BLS Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person