Nurse Practitioner - Primary Care

Nurse Practitioner - Endocrinology

Profession: Nurse Practitioner

Specialty: Endocrinology

Duration: 13

Shift: Rotating

Hours per Shift: 8

Experience: Minimum 1 year APP experience in endocrinology or Endocrine Neoplasia preferred.

License: Valid license to practice Advanced Practice Nursing or Physician Assistant.

Certifications: Connecticut Controlled Substance Registration, DEA registration, NCCPA certification, BLS certification by the American Heart Association.

Must-Have: Considerable knowledge of anatomy and physiology, specifically in endocrinology.

Description:

Provides a broad range of diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventive health care services, including initial assessment and ongoing medical care.

Works with considerable independence as a member of an interdisciplinary health care team.

Takes medical histories, examines patients, and orders and interprets laboratory and diagnostic tests.

Formulates diagnoses and treatment plans as appropriate, prescribes medications, and monitors responses to medications, adjusting accordingly.

Documents consultation and progress notes, and notifies the attending physician of significant problems.

Orders referrals to specialists as necessary.

Recognizes and responds to emergency situations.

Counsels and instructs patients in preventive care and health issues.

Orders medical devices as necessary.

Attends in-service training programs on various health care services and treatment in conformance with mandated licensure requirements.

Provides education and instruction to various health care staff members.

Educates patients and guardians regarding the disease process.

Communicates with outside agency health care staff and community providers about significant changes in patient well-being, treatment plans, medication side effects, and appropriateness of daily activities.

Involved with practice building and community outreach.

Performs all related duties as required.