Institute Nurse

POSITION SUMMARY STATEMENT:

Independently oversees and provides patient care management and education, or conducts research using sound nursing judgment, critical thinking, and clinical knowledge and skills. Serves as a mentor/resource to other research and education staff. Provides clinical consultative, educational and research support. Collaborates with primary care and specialty departments across the organization. Interacts with the community and external customers and may disseminates knowledge and expertise to other health professionals including oral presentations and written manuscripts.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education, Experience or Equivalent Combination:

  • BA, BS, AD, in Nursing from a college or university

  • One to three years of experience as an RN

• Licensure/ Registration/ Certification:

  • Current RN licensure in the state of Minnesota

• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Demonstrates knowledge of age-related growth and development principles necessary to provide appropriate service and assure safety of patients.

  • Proven proficiency in the operation of the following: Personal Computer, Telephone, Fax Machine, Photocopier, Printer, and electronic medical record.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education, Experience or Equivalent Combination:

  • Master’s Degree

• Licensure/ Registration/ Certification:

  • Certification Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) and/or Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC) or other applicable certification

• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Strong critical thinking, assessment, and problem-solving skills

  • Understands and applies teaching/learning principles.

  • Works independently, as well as collaboratively, displaying effective communication skills.

  • Supportive of team members

  • Works in concert with team members and interdisciplinary staff

  • Strong prioritization, multi-tasking skills and ability to handle large workload.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

1. Plans and directs the implementation of complex research and education projects. Conducts nursing assessment and develops an individualized care plan. Employs complex problem-solving techniques related to challenging patients with co-morbid conditions. Tailors the educational process to best meet identified needs, including appropriate use of educational materials, use of interpreter, etc. Coordinates and/or delivers patient care and education. Documents care provided in the electronic medical record. Maintains complete and accurate records related to research and educational documents. Evaluates laboratory and radiology results and implements modifications to care plans specific to protocol/existing guidelines/standing orders.

2. Ensures continuity of patient care and appropriate use of resources through collaboration, coordination and leadership with other departments, clinicians, and staff. Assists in recruitment of study participants and in completing regulatory documents. Collaborates and communicates with primary care and specialty providers. Makes recommendations to providers regarding care plan, changes in therapy, dose modifications, and recommended laboratory and radiology procedures. Monitors and/or assists in the preparation of research project budgets. Monitors and/or assists in the completion of feasibility assessments of potential new studies.

3. Develops and maintains educational resources appropriate to practice needs. Develops policies, protocols, and forms to promote quality care.

4. Acts as liaison with departments, other disciplines, and external customers. Performs independently and proficiently in all aspects of project management. May direct work of support staff and volunteers.

5. Mentors other staff on the delivery of patient care, educational interventions, and research methodology.

6. Performs other duties and special projects as assigned.

*Job description rankings/percentages are intended to reflect normal averages over an extended period of time, and are subject to daily variances. Quality and efficiency standards should at no time be compromised to meet the average expectations expressed above. Job descriptions are subject to change to accommodate organization or department needs.