ENDO Nurse Practitioner (Nursing Home)

Essen Medical Associates; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Essen Medical Associates is seeking a compassionate Endocrinology Nurse Practitioner (NP) to deliver comprehensive care in New York. This role involves conducting evaluations and managing complex conditions such as diabetes and thyroid disorders in long-term care settings.

Ideal candidates should have strong communication skills and a Master's degree in Nursing. This is a wonderful opportunity to impact lives and grow professionally within a mission-driven organization.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months of experience in a long-term care or skilled nursing facility.
• Active and unrestricted NP license is required.
• DEA license is mandatory.
• Certified in CPR (BCLS/BLS).
• Experience in endocrinology is preferred but training is available.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site endocrinology consults in nursing home settings.
• Conduct comprehensive evaluations and order necessary diagnostics.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop treatment plans.
• Educate patients on diabetes management, nutrition, and hormone disorders.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Time management skills

Education

Master’s degree in Nursing

Graduation from an accredited NP Program

Active and unrestricted NP license

DEA license

CPR certification (BCLS/BLS)

Tools

EMR systems (e.g., Sigma, Visual, PCC)

Job description

Job Summary

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 (e.g., diabetes, thyroid disorders, osteoporosis, adrenal disorders).
• Routine weekly follow-up visits and care adjustments based on findings.
• Conduct comprehensive evaluations: gather medical histories and perform endocrine-focused physical exams, order and interpret labs including A1C, thyroid panels, metabolic panels, bone density tests, and other diagnostics.
• 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, monitor treatment responses, and adjust 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 documentation in EMRs 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 SNFs.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months of experience in a long-term care or skilled nursing facility (Hospital/outpatient office experience will also be considered).
• Active and unrestricted NP license.
• DEA license required.
• CPR certification (BCLS/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 (e.g., Sigma, Visual, PCC – training provided).
• Strong organizational, communication, and time management skills.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.