Registered Nurse, Ambulatory, Full TIme - 8am-4pm, Nephrology, Morristown

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct telephone and in-office triage, assessing patient symptoms, prioritizing care needs, and providing appropriate guidance.
• Collaborate closely with physicians and providers to support clinical decision-making and coordinate patient care.
• Communicate effectively with patients and families, including answering clinical messages, providing education, and relaying provider instructions.
• Collect, assess, and evaluate patient health data to develop and implement care plans.
• Ensure care is delivered in accordance with the NJ Nurse Practice Act and established protocols.
• Utilize EMR and other systems to document care accurately and efficiently.
• Participate in shared governance and contribute to process improvements focused on patient safety, quality, and efficiency.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program and active NJ RN license
• Minimum 2 years of clinical nursing experience 
• BLS certification
• Experience assessing patient concerns in a clinical setting (in-person, phone, or electronic communication) 
• Ability to evaluate patient symptoms and escalate clinical issues appropriately 
• Ability to review and identify abnormal or critical laboratory values 

Preferred Qualifications:

• BSN
• Prior experience in nephrology
• Experience with patient follow-up, in-basket management, or outbound patient communication 
• Familiarity with nephrology conditions
• Knowledge of nephrology medications