RN Clinic, Rheumatology (4499)
Position Summary:
The RN Clinic, Rheumatology provides specialized nursing care to patients with autoimmune, inflammatory, and musculoskeletal conditions within an outpatient clinic setting. This role performs focused patient assessments, assists with medication administration and infusion support, and coordinates care to promote symptom management and improved functional outcomes. Working collaboratively with rheumatology providers, laboratory services, and interdisciplinary clinic teams, the RN helps ensure timely evaluation, ongoing monitoring, and coordinated treatment plans. The position functions within a supportive, specialty-focused environment where communication, teamwork, and attention to detail are essential. By delivering patient-centered education, maintaining accurate documentation, and upholding safety and quality standards, the RN Clinic, Rheumatology supports Trinity Health’s commitment to high-quality, compassionate rheumatologic care.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform rheumatology-focused assessments, administer medications and injections, and assist providers with examinations and symptom-management interventions.
- Coordinate diagnostic testing, laboratory monitoring, imaging, referrals, and follow-up appointments to support accurate diagnosis and ongoing disease management.
- Document assessments, interventions, and patient education thoroughly in the electronic health record in compliance with regulatory and organizational standards.
- Educate patients and caregivers on medication regimens, monitoring requirements, lifestyle strategies, and management of chronic rheumatologic conditions.
- Collaborate with providers, infusion services, and interdisciplinary teams to address changes in condition, monitor treatment effectiveness, and support safe care transitions.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives, maintain competency in point-of-care testing, and complete required training to support specialized rheumatology practice.