AdvantageCare Physicians seeks an experienced Nurse Practitioner with Endocrinology expertise to join our multispecialty group in pursuit of high-quality patient care to provide full scope Endocrinology services.
The Ideal Candidate:
- One to three years of endocrinology clinical experience in an outpatient setting.
- Ability to diagnose and treat a wide variety of endocrinology conditions with a focus on improving patient outcomes.
- Demonstrate competency in diagnosis and treatment to assure high standards of patient care and safety are maintained.
- Patient-centered approach toward a positive patient experience.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Interest in Population Health Management.
Responsibilities:
- Diagnose and treat patients with a variety of hormonal diseases and conditions related to the endocrine systems.
- Provide comprehensive cost-effective diabetes care with available support of CDE/RD services.
- Conducts physical evaluation and diagnostic tests to determine diagnosis and design individualized treatment plans.
- Review patients history and perform physical examinations. Evaluate, diagnose and provide appropriate treatment and patient care.
- Recommend suitable management for the patient, including but not limited to, preventive health recommendations and habits.
- Prescribe medications and formulate ongoing treatment and disease management plans.
- Provide relationship-centered care, taking into account the patients psychosocial and physical needs.
- Collect and record patient information, such as medical histories, reports and examination results. Maintain complete and accurate medical records.
- Communicate effectively with the clinical team to ensure total delivery of quality care.
- Participate in medical staff educational programs and meetings.
Qualifications:
- Nurse Practitioner: Master of Science degree in Nursing (MSN)
- Graduate of a Nurse Practitioner education program registered by the New York State Education Department.
- Seeking experienced clinicians with Endocrinology or Diabetes treatment outpatient experience. Two-three years strongly preferred.
- Certification as a Nurse Practitioner from a New York State approved accrediting body - American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP), or be eligible for board certification.
- Must possess current, unrestricted New York State license or be eligible for licensure
- Must possess active Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) registration or be eligible for registration
- Must possess active Medicare/Medicaid Enrollment or be eligible to enroll
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
- Must possess strong communication skills both oral and written
- Comfortable with Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system and Microsoft Office