POSITION SUMMARY

The Nurse Practitioner will be responsible for taking history and physical for both new and established patients of all ages, order appropriate testing, order appropriate treatment, interpret labs and other diagnostic results, document in electronic medical chart, prescribe DME, prescribe medications and refills, decide on a plan of treatment with physician, and other duties as required. Must be able to multi-task, take charge and provide direction to other clinical staff. This position, however, will be primarily assigned to endocrinology services to assist with management of endocrinology patients. This may consist of doing initial intakes, doing follow up visits mostly with patients on a stable treatment regimen and otherwise supporting the clinical aspects of the endocrinology service. Incumbent may be required to provide clinical services in other areas as needed, including, but not limited to cardiovascular, primary care and surgery.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Within the scope of a typical NP practice treats acute illnesses, manages chronic illnesses and provides comprehensive, patient-centered and science based preventive care services and health education.
• Treats acute and urgent conditions within scope of license and credentialing.
• Consults with physician supervisors regularly regarding patient care and reviews care plans as needed with consulting physician.
• Participates in NCQA Certified disease management program for diabetes patients.
• Assists in the development and training of clinical guidelines and procedures.
• Performs health assessments and preventative health measures within prescribed guidelines and physician instructions.
• Does clinical procedures within the scope of training and experience, including but not limited to contraceptive implants, IUDs, skin biopsies, I and D, suturing, and joint injections
• Provides phone consultation with patients, responds to patient inquiries, and reviews test results with patients.
• Orders, interprets and evaluates diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's clinical problems and health care needs. Discusses case with physician. Formulates and documents care plan.
• Prescribes medication or other forms of treatment.
• Provides health education and support to patients and their families.
• Participates actively and contributes to organizational projects, meetings and activities as needed.
• Participates in oversight and training of medical assistants and other support staff.