Registered Nurse - Endocrinology

Overview

ERP International is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to support the Endocrinology Clinic at Keesler AFB, MS.  Apply online today and discover more about this exceptional employment opportunity.www.erpinternational.com

 

Be the Best!  Join our team of exceptional health care professionals across the nation. Come discover the immense pride and job satisfaction ERP Employees experience in providing care for our Military Members, their Families and Retired Military Veterans!  ERP International is honored to be named a 2026 Top Workplace by WTOP News! 7 Years Running.

* Excellent Compensation & Exceptional Comprehensive Benefits!* Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Time, Plus 11 Paid Federal Holidays! 

* Medical/Dental/Vision, STD/LTD/Life and Health Savings Account available!* Annual CME Stipend and License/Certification Reimbursement!

* Matching 401K!

 

About ERP International, LLC: ERP is a nationally respected provider of health, science, and technology solutions supporting clients in the government and commercial sectors. We provide comprehensive enterprise information technology, strategic sourcing, and management solutions to DoD and federal civilian agencies in 40 states. Founded in 2006, ERP is headquartered in Laurel, MD and maintains satellite offices in Montgomery, AL and San Antonio, TX - plus project locations nationwide. ERP is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Disability and Veteran.

Responsibilities

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday, 9-hour shift between the hours of 6:00am and 6:00pm, including a one hour lunch 

No Weekends or Holidays!

 

Core Registered Nurse Duties: The duties include, but are not limited to the following;Coordinate patient care in collaboration with a wide array of healthcare professionals. Facilitate the achievement of optimal outcomes in relation to clinical care, quality and cost effectiveness.

• Ensure compliance with standards of care and practice in accordance with all established policies, procedures, and guidelines used in the MTF.
• Perform physical exam and health histories.
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• Provide health promotions, counseling, and education.
• Administer medications, wound care, and numerous other personalized interventions.
• Direct and supervise care provide by other healthcare professionals.
• Accountable for making patient care assignments based on the scope of practice and skill level of assigned personnel.
• Recognize adverse signs and symptoms and quickly react in emergency situations.
• Communicate and collaborate with a diverse group of people for the purpose of informing the healthcare team of plans/actions, for teaching/education to benefit the patient/family and organization.
• Make referral appointments and arrange specialty care as appropriate.
• Perform nursing services identified in the TO.
• Conduct research in support of improved practice and patient outcomes.

 

 Registered Nurse Duties: The duties include, but are not limited to the following;

 

• Shall provide professional nursing care for patients as scheduled by the Government.
• Practice general hospital safety, infection control, aseptic and sterile techniques for safe handling of sharps, electrical equipment, and blood or blood products, to include cleaning of work areas and equipment.
• Ensure a safe work environment and safe employee work habits.
• Possess/maintain proper certification and skills to perform required duties within regulatory compliance and with minimal oversight.
• Perform assigned test procedures within the endocrinology clinic.
• Utilize and maintain proficiency in use of electronic medical records.
• Take immediate care of patients by recognizing adverse reactions to the procedure and instituting immediate corrective measures.
• Ability to recognize adverse signs and symptoms and react quickly in emergency situations.
• Participate in the orientation, training, and evaluation of duty performance of newly assigned personnel ensuring compliance with standards of care and practice.
• Help plan, coordinate and conduct evidence-based programs and classes aimed at diabetes education, health improvement and disease intervention/prevention.
• Perform annual routine comprehensive diabetic foot exam and quarterly high risk foot visual inspection.
• Accurately accomplishes appropriate documentation in patients' medical record in a timely manner in the Armed Forces Health Longitudinal Technology Application (AHLTA) Healthcare Artifacts and Image Management Solution (HAIMS) and other systems as the Air Force Medical Service (AFMS) deems necessary.
• Adheres to infection control procedures including use of personal protective equipment, disposal of waste, and aseptic technique when conducting finger sticks, triage and standard of care.
• Participates in in-service training and continuing education programs for new procedures, techniques, and equipment.
• Serves as an advocate for, and ensures education is provided to, the patient and family/caregiver as required.
• Develops, utilizes and maintains a variety of military and community resources to optimize access to services and medical care for endocrinology patients.
• Receives and makes patient telephone consultation calls, written, or encrypted mail correspondence regarding specialty clinic appointments, test results, treatments, medications and referrals following MTF-specific processes. Communicate information to the physician and adheres to acceptable protocol for patient care per physicians.
• Provide nursing management of patients with diabetes and other endocrine disorders to facilitate achievement of outcomes important to their condition including blood glucose control, cardiovascular risk reduction, depression assessment, and self-management of their condition.
• Provides education regarding diabetes and treatment options, diabetes nutrition, exercise and activity, managing blood sugar, and diabetes medications which include skills related to the self-administration of injectable drugs.
• Under physician order with proven competencies and with endocrinology departmental policy/procedures, perform routine endocrinology metabolic testing/procedures, injections, and IV infusions.
• Works collaboratively with diabetic vendors (physicians and other providers) to ensure that patients obtain equipment/treatment resources.
• Administer medications prescribed to appropriate patients and documents every dose of medication administered, including the strength, dose or rate of administration devices used, access site or route, adverse drug reaction and patient< s response to medication.
• Ability to administer medications orally, intramuscularly, subcutaneously, intravenously, and topically.
• Will comply with the wear, use, and maintenance of all required personal protective equipment (to include but not limited to respiratory protection) as required to perform normal duties, as identified by Bioenvironmental Engineering occupational health surveillance.

 

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:* Education:Associates Degree of Nursing. Graduate from a college or university accredited by Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).

* Experience: A minimum of 3 years of clinical nursing experience in any area of nursing, including endocrinology/diabetes, within the last 4 years.* Licensure: Current, full, active, and unrestricted license to practice as a Registered Nurse as required in the TO.* Life Support Certification: Possess and maintain a current American Heart Association BLS Healthcare Provider certification and  Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).

* Security: Must possess ability to pass a Government background check/security clearance.