Nurse Practitioner — Diabetes & Endocrinology (Day Shift)

Mercycare; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

MercyCare Diabetes/Endocrinology in Cedar Rapids, IA seeks a Nurse Practitioner to provide patient-centered medical services within a physician-ARNP team. You will exercise autonomy in clinical decision-making and manage care for diverse endocrinology patients.

The role emphasizes collaboration with supervising physicians, completing histories, exams, orders, and documentation, while maintaining licensure and BLS certification. A compassionate, evidence-based approach is expected.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of professional medical principles, procedures and techniques.
• Thorough knowledge of pharmacological agents used in patient treatment.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with telephone etiquette.
• Performs duties in a tactful and professional manner.

Responsibilities

• Provides professional medical services to MercyCare Community Physicians.
• Obtains and records medical histories including chief complaint, PMH, FH, SH.
• Performs and/or orders clinically appropriate procedures and documents them.
• Analyzes test results and examinations to assess patient conditions and formulate diagnoses.
• Prescribes medications in collaboration with supervising physician and documents.
• Maintains accurate medical records and reports required information to authorities.
• Participates in quality improvement and continuing education activities.

Skills

Pharmacology knowledge

Clinical decision-making

Verbal communication

Written communication

Evidence-based practice

Education

Education to obtain licensure

Job description

MercyCare Diabetes/Endocrinology in Cedar Rapids, IA seeks a Nurse Practitioner to provide patient-centered medical services within a physician-ARNP team. You will exercise autonomy in clinical decision-making and manage care for diverse endocrinology patients.

The role emphasizes collaboration with supervising physicians, completing histories, exams, orders, and documentation, while maintaining licensure and BLS certification. A compassionate, evidence-based approach is expected.