Endocrinology NP: Lead Diabetes & Hormone Care

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 147,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs' VA Buffalo Healthcare System is seeking an Advanced Practice Nurse to join the Endocrinology service, delivering comprehensive care for diabetes, thyroid disorders, osteoporosis, and other endocrine conditions.

The NP will lead care, order tests, prescribe interventions, coordinate referrals, and participate in telehealth, aligning with ICARE values and multidisciplinary teams in a high reliability organization.

Qualifications

• Preferred experience: 1-2 years of clinical endocrinology care, with experience evaluating and managing common endocrine disorders.

Responsibilities

• Independently manages a panel of acute and chronic endocrine patients in inpatient/outpatient settings.
• Orders and interprets labs, tests, and diagnostic studies; prescribes pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions.
• Initiates referrals and consults to specialty services; provides education to patients and families.
• Documents encounters in CPRS; participates in telehealth modalities (CVT, VVC) and evidence-based practice.
• Leads a patient care team within a High Reliability Organization framework; fosters stakeholder collaboration.

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs' VA Buffalo Healthcare System is seeking an Advanced Practice Nurse to join the Endocrinology service, delivering comprehensive care for diabetes, thyroid disorders, osteoporosis, and other endocrine conditions.

The NP will lead care, order tests, prescribe interventions, coordinate referrals, and participate in telehealth, aligning with ICARE values and multidisciplinary teams in a high reliability organization.