Nurse Practitioner Endocrinology Danville

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.

• Fiscal Responsibility – Maintains accurate, concise and legible medical records, demonstrates computer literacy of systems available at clinic including meaningful use and billing, effectively manages time and supplies, supports scheduling implementation, participates in supply changes to improve cost-effective care, seeks assistance from resources to optimize patient care, arranges continuity of care through community resources, completes timely billing for services rendered.
• Quality – Confirms and establishes appropriate medical diagnosis related to patient complaint; orders, performs, interprets laboratory tests; orders radiological/ultrasound procedures and evaluates results; prescribes medication(s); and assesses and manages follow-up plans; follows established protocols per agreement with sponsoring physician; collaborates with physician to ensure positive outcomes; participates in clinical quality initiatives; monitors patient outcomes; 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, assessment and clinical response, diagnostic findings; provides direct patient education and 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; provides appropriate patient education, counseling, and support; represents the Hospital positively in community events.
• Patient Safety – Accountable for patient safety organization and delegated aspects; adjusts patient safety efforts according to developmental stage; assures accurate, current, appropriate care; assesses, risk stratifies patients in conjunction with physician, nursing and other services; conducts comprehensive or episodic health assessment.
• Professional Growth – Participates in peer review process, education, competency testing and evaluation; leads skill development and provides input to evaluation; documents performance of staff and students; remains informed of current knowledge and trends; obtains continuing education; provides formal/informal evaluation feedback.
• Customer Service – Meets Hospital identified customer service standards; addresses ethical issues; promotes commitment to co-workers; exhibits excellent guest relations; shows courtesy, compassion, respect; conforms to Service Excellence requirements; maintains regular effective communication with patients, families, staff, physicians, public, and other departments.

• Current licensure by the Indiana State Board of Nurses’ Registration and Nursing Education as an active Registered Nurse.
• Certified APRN required for all new hires.

Job description is not meant to cover or include all the tasks, duties or responsibilities the employee may be required to perform. Job duties and responsibilities can change at any time, with or without notice due to business need.

Work Shift:

8:00am – 4:00pm (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

40