ENDO Nurse Practitioner (Nursing Home)

Essen Health Care; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive work environment

Opportunities for professional growth

Job summary

Essen Health Care is seeking a dedicated Endocrinology Nurse Practitioner (NP) based in New York, NY. In this role, you will provide essential endocrinology consults mainly in nursing home settings, conduct evaluations, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team. Candidates should have a minimum of 6 months of relevant experience, possess an active NP license, and ideally have background knowledge in endocrinology. The position emphasizes both patient care and ongoing professional development within a mission-driven organization.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months of experience in long-term care or skilled nursing facility.
• Active and unrestricted NP license.
• DEA license required.
• CPR certification (BCLS or BLS).
• Preferred experience in endocrinology.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site endocrinology consults in nursing home settings.
• Conduct comprehensive evaluations and order labs.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop treatment plans.
• Administer and manage medications, monitoring responses.
• Educate patients and families on management of conditions.

Skills

Experience in long-term care

Patient education in diabetes management

Strong communication skills

Time-management skills

Education

Master's degree in Nursing

Graduation from an accredited NP program

Tools

EMR systems (Sigma, Visual, PCC)

Job description

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Endocrinology Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join our dynamic team. In this role, you’ll play a vital part in delivering comprehensive endocrine care to patients, working closely with an interdisciplinary team in both long-term care and acute settings.

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients while growing professionally within a supportive, mission-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site endocrinology consults in nursing home settings, including initial assessments for new admissions and complex endocrine conditions such as diabetes, thyroid disorders, osteoporosis, and adrenal disorders, as well as routine weekly follow-up visits and care adjustments based on findings.
• Conduct comprehensive evaluations by gathering medical histories, performing endocrine-focused physical exams, and ordering and interpreting labs such as A1C, thyroid panels, metabolic panels, and bone density tests.
• Collaborate with endocrinologists, interdisciplinary teams, nursing staff, and facility providers to develop treatment plans, manage complex metabolic conditions, and reduce hospital readmissions.
• Administer and manage medications, including insulin and endocrine therapies, monitoring treatment responses and adjusting regimens appropriately.
• Educate patients, residents, and families on diabetes management, nutrition, hormone disorders, and medication adherence.
• Provide emotional support and counseling to patients and caregivers.
• Ensure accurate documentation in compliance with OSHA and governmental regulations, including thorough EMR entries and transition summaries to ensure continuity of care across settings.
• Maintain familiarity with CMS regulations and NCQA HEDIS guidelines.
• Participate in quality improvement programs aimed at improving chronic disease management in skilled nursing facilities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months of experience in a long-term care or skilled nursing facility (hospital or outpatient office experience also considered).
• Active and unrestricted NP license.
• DEA license required.
• CPR certification (BCLS or BLS).
• Master’s degree in Nursing (NP applicants).
• Graduation from an accredited NP program.
• Preferred experience in endocrinology (training available if not).
• Preferred familiarity with EMR systems such as Sigma, Visual, or PCC (training provided).
• Strong organizational, communication, and time‑management skills.

Essen Health care is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we seek candidates who desire to work in and serve an ethnically diverse population.