Registered Nurse (RN) - Endocrinology

Pay Range: $38.00 - $48.00 an hour.

By adhering to Connecticut State Law, pay ranges are posted. The pay rate will vary based on various factors including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge of position and comparison to others who are already in this role within the company.

COVID-19 Considerations: Masking is optional for employees, visitors, patients, vendors, etc. All employees are to have received COVID-19 vaccine including booster, if applicable, and flu vaccine.

PACT MSO is a Management Service Organization that supports numerous physician groups. We offer health benefits, paid time off, and a friendly working environment. We are a medium sized company with a family atmosphere.

PACT MSO has a new Endocrinology office seeking a RN. The hours are Monday through Thursday 8:00am to 6:30pm. The position requires traveling between Milford and Hamden office locations and staff follow the provider to each location.

Summary

Under immediate supervision, supports providers including physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants in delivery of patient care.

Essential Functions

• Provides support to assigned Provider, including medication refills, completion of patient forms, patient reminder calls, patient follow up on med changes, lab results, future appointment needs, etc., and liaison between provider and incoming callers outside agencies, providers, patients, etc.
• Assists with providing patient care such as records vital signs, discusses and records chief health concerns, performs tests, and administers injections.
• Assist with triage of patients walking into the clinic to be seen; this entails assessing the patient and determining the priority for which the patient needs to be seen and coordinating the appropriate care based on the assessment.
• Provide phone triage by collecting appropriate information over the telephone to determine the urgency of a health problem and to determine whether medical intervention is needed and how soon treatment should begin.
• Places phone calls to pharmacies to order prescriptions.
• Set-up referral contacts.
• Pulls and prepares patient charts.
• Answers and follows up on patient inquiries.
• Maintains neatness of work area.
• Documents all patient care and completes tasks in EHR.
• Initiate insulin therapy for patients diagnosed with diabetes under the direction of the Physician.
• Educate patients on diabetes management.

Skills and Knowledge

• Demonstrated knowledge and skill of nursing theory and practices
• Demonstrated knowledge and skill of EHR and other software systems
• Strong communication

Education and Experience

• RN Degree from accredited school
• Current State RN license