Job Opportunity
We are seeking a dedicated professional for a temporary position starting in December, with an initial contract of 4 weeks and the possibility of extending for an additional 4 weeks. An immediate start is preferred.
Requirements
- Valid CA License
- BLS Certification (AHA or ARC)
- Flu Vaccination (no declination or exemptions)
- Minimum of 1 year of experience in an outpatient/ambulatory setting
- Proficiency in blood draws and IV starts
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Epic charting system
- 1 year of experience in endocrinology
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
Job Duties
- Manage inbasket work by addressing patient concerns, messages, and calls for physicians who are out of office, escalating to MDs as necessary
- Provide general diabetes education, including diet, hypoglycemia, and hyperglycemia teaching
- Conduct insulin teaching and administration, and apply and teach continuous glucose monitors (CGM)
- Review CGM glycemic reports and insulin pump reports, and make initial suggestions as comfortable
- Conduct teaching on steroids and Solumedrol
- Administer vaccines
- Coordinate and monitor the completion of diabetes complication checks, including vaccinations, retinal exams, and foot exams
- Administer cosyntropin stimulation tests
- Assist with rooming patients and perform medical assistant duties as needed
Additional Information
- Specialty: Outpatient RN
- First-time applicants are welcome
- No weekend or on-call requirements
- Clinicians may float within their scope to meet facility needs
- Local candidates accepted within a 50-minute commute
- Pending licenses are not accepted
- No requests for time off during the first 2 weeks of assignment
Facility Highlights
- Type: Outpatient Clinic
- Scrub Color: Solid Colors
- Charting System: Epic
- Parking: Free, with a Parking Pass or Validation available
