Nurse Practitioner - Endocrinology

Penn State Health; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn State Health is seeking a dedicated Nurse Practitioner to join our Endocrinology team, providing comprehensive care across inpatient and outpatient settings. You will work with endocrinologists and a multidisciplinary team to manage diabetes, thyroid, and other endocrine disorders, develop treatment plans, educate patients, and participate in a rotating night and weekend call schedule.

Strong collaboration with physicians, APPs, and hospital staff is essential, along with timely

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Nursing with clinical specialization.
• Two years of RN experience.
• Current PA CRNP license.
• Endocrinology experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose, and manage endocrine and metabolic conditions in inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Treat diabetes, thyroid, osteoporosis, adrenal/pituitary disorders.
• Provide inpatient consultations for endocrine-related hospital cases.
• Deliver outpatient longitudinal care in ambulatory clinics.
• Create individualized treatment plans and patient education.
• Order and interpret labs and imaging as needed.
• Prescribe and adjust medications based on response.
• Collaborate with endocrinologists and other care teams.
• Participate in care coordination across settings.
• Rotating night and weekend call to support service.
• Educate patients and families on disease and treatment.
• Maintain timely EMR documentation.

Skills

Endocrinology

Clinical evaluation

Inpatient care

Outpatient care

Care coordination

Education

Master's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Penn State Health is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join our Endocrinology team. This is an excellent opportunity to provide comprehensive care across both the inpatient and outpatient settings, working collaboratively with experienced endocrinologists, advanced practice providers, and a multidisciplinary care team.

Position Highlights

• Provide comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing management of patients with endocrine and metabolic conditions in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Manage a diverse patient population with conditions such as diabetes, thyroid disorders, osteoporosis, adrenal and pituitary disorders, and other endocrine conditions.
• Provide inpatient consultations and management of hospitalized patients with endocrine-related conditions.
• Provide outpatient evaluation and longitudinal management of patients in the ambulatory setting.
• Develop individualized treatment plans and provide patient education focused on disease management, prevention, and wellness.
• Order and interpret diagnostic testing, laboratory studies, and imaging as appropriate.
• Prescribe medications and make treatment adjustments based on clinical findings and patient response.
• Collaborate closely with endocrinologists, primary care providers, hospitalists, and other members of the multidisciplinary care team.
• Participate in care coordination and provide continuity of care across inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Participate in a rotating night and weekend call schedule to support the Endocrinology service.
• Educate patients and families regarding disease processes, medications, lifestyle modifications, and treatment plans.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in the electronic medical record.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):

• Masters Degree in Nursing with clinical specialization required.
• Two (2) years' work experience as a RN required.
• Current licensed to practice as a CRNP by Pennsylvania Board of Nurse Examiners required.