Nurse Practitioner Endocrinology Danville

Position: Nurse Practitioner Endocrinology Danville Location
## Nurse Practitioner Endocrinology Danville Location Apply locations:
Danville, INtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Yesterday job requisition :
R-16294
** Job Summary :
** The Nurse Practitioner-Endocrinology provides advanced clinical care to patients with endocrine and metabolic disorders under the collaborative supervision of a physician. The APRN evaluates, diagnoses, and manages the acute and chronic conditions of diabetes and thyroid disorders in collaboration with sponsoring physicians for Hendricks Regional Health. The role emphasizes patient education, chronic disease management, and interdisciplinary collaboration to improve outcomes.

The role also involves assisting in the supervision and communication with staff assigned. The APRN works closely with sponsoring Physicians, Medical Staff, Management Council, Department Heads, Clinic Manager, Hospital Associates, defined customers, and the general public.
** Job Description
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* Essential Responsibilities:

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* Note:

While these are considered essential responsibilities of the position, alternatives  or accommodations may be considered if the situation requires.
** Fiscal Responsibility
*** Maintains accurate, concise and legible medical records. Demonstrates computer literacy of systems available at clinic including, but not limited to, meaningful use and billing.
* Demonstrates effective time and supply management, supports leadership in implementation of scheduling, and participates in supply change to improve cost effective care.
* Seeks assistance from resources to optimize patient care and provides assistance to patients in arranging continuity of care through utilization of community resources.
* Completes timely billing for services rendered.
** Quality
* ** Confirms and/or establishes appropriate medical diagnosis related to patient complaint; orders, performs, and interprets laboratory tests; orders, radiological/ultrasound procedures and evaluates results; prescribes medication(s); and assesses and manages follow-up plans.
* Follows written or established protocols per agreement with sponsoring physician and collaborates with the physician as appropriate to ensure patient positive outcomes.
* Participates in clinical quality initiatives
* Monitors patient outcomes and implements evidence-based improvements
* Supports population health strategies in endocrine care
** Care Coordination & Collaboration
*** Collaborates with endocrinologists, primary care providers, dieticians, diabetes educators, and other specialists
* Coordinates care across inpatient, outpatient, and community settings
* Participates in case reviews, quality improvement initiatives, and care team meetings
** Patient Satisfaction
*** Prioritizes and revises patient care plan/education according to patient/significant others’ input, initial assessment/diagnosis/clinical response, diagnostic findings, and provides direct patient education, and provides assistance to patients when a referral to a specialty physician, health care provider or community resource is needed.
* Assesses cognitive and personal assets or limitations of patient/family.
* Provides appropriate patient education, counseling, and support.
* Represents the Hospital positively in provision of service to the community independently and at Hospital sponsored or community events.
** Patient Safety
*** Accountable for assignment, organization, and delegated aspects of patient safety, adjusting patient safety efforts according to developmental stage.
* Assures that all aspects of care provided by self is accurate, current, and appropriate to growth and developmental stages (infancy through geriatrics as assigned), and agency policies and standards.
* Assesses and manages comprehensive care and, in conjunction with physician, nursing and other professional services, is responsible to evaluate and risk stratify both well and ill patients.
* Conducts comprehensive or episodic health assessment to include patient history, related current complaint including psychosocial, past medical/personal history, and provides care for clients appropriate to growth and development.
** Professional Growth
*** Participates in the peer review…