Endocrinology Advanced Practice Provider - Full Time

RWJBarnabas Health; South Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health is looking for an Advanced Practice Nurse for its Inpatient Programs and Outpatient Ambulatory Endocrinology Service in New Jersey. This role involves delivering expert nursing care to patients with endocrine disorders, particularly diabetes mellitus, and providing education as a Certified Diabetic Educator.

The ideal candidate must have a Master's Degree in Nursing, RN and APN licenses, and experience in diabetes care. Full-time position with day shifts expected.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing with a minimum of a Masters’ Degree required.
• Certified Nurse Practitioner by the Board of Nursing with prescriptive authority in the State of New Jersey.
• Experience in delivering diabetes education and care.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver advanced nursing care to patients with endocrine disorders.
• Provide patient education and guidance on diabetes management.
• Assist physicians in evaluating and diagnosing patients.

Skills

Diabetes experience

RN License

APN License

Certified Nurse Practitioner

BLS

Education

Masters’ Degree in Nursing

Job description

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Job Details

Job ID: 1107229

Location: (not specified)

Opportunity Criteria:

Specialty: Endocrinology

Profession: Nurse Practitioner

Job Overview

Endocrinology Advanced Practice Provider - Full Time

Seeking an Advanced Practice Nurse for the Inpatient Programs and the Outpatient Ambulatory Endocrinology Service. The primary purpose of the Endocrinology Practice Nurse position is to serve as an expert in the delivery of advanced nursing care to patients with endocrine disorders, especially patients with diabetes mellitus. For the latter, the advanced practice nurse will also be a Certified Diabetic Educator CDE/ CDCES (certified diabetes care and education specialist).

Qualifications

Required:

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing with a minimum of a Masters’ Degree required
• RN License
• APN License
• Certified Nurse Practitioner by the Board of Nursing with prescriptive authority in the State of New Jersey (CDS and DEA)
• BLS
• Diabetes experience

Preferred:

• Certification as a Diabetic Educator, CDE OR CDCES (certified diabetes care and education specialist)

Scheduling Requirements

• Full Time
• Day Shift
• 40 hours

Essential Functions

• In collaboration with the attending physician, maintains responsibility for the coordination and direct care of patients within the scope of practice for Endocrinology, maintains clinical protocols as necessary, and provides patient education.
• Responsible for patient care in a high volume outpatient environment and shows flexibility and makes independent decisions in sometimes high stress situations.
• Expertly handles unexpected and highly sensitive situations related to the diverse problems of patients with diabetes mellitus.
• Assists physicians in evaluating patients and providing diagnoses and treatment plans during outpatients visit.
• Performs full medical histories and physical examinations, formulates diagnoses, treatment plans, and orders on patients seen in clinic.
• Participates in development and implementation of patients’ diabetes education. This includes demonstration of blood glucose monitoring equipment and insulin pump use, and care and nutritional instruction to control sugar spikes.
• Coordinates multidisciplinary health care services and arranges diagnostic tests as ordered by physicians, determines when patients may benefit from social work or nutrition services.
• Educates patients and staff on guidelines for the administration and self-injection of insulin and other drugs designed to control the increase in blood glucose i.e. AIC result.
• Helps implement protocols for diabetes mellitus and other endocrine disorders.
• Triages patient inquiries and communicates test results.
• Responsible for the pre-certification and pre-authorization of prescriptions and for calling in prescription refills.
• Establishes priorities for nursing care through patient assessment and develops nursing care plans.
• Records medical information within the patients’ electronic medical record.
• Orients new staff. Assists in reviewing and revising policies and procedures.
• Assesses patient eligibility and reviews patient medical history for inclusion in clinical studies.