Nurse Practitioner_Endocrinology

Renown Health; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Career development opportunities

Flexible work options

Health and wellness programs

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Nurse Practitioner specializing in Endocrinology. This role requires advanced clinical skills and the ability to work independently while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. The ideal candidate will manage patient care across various settings, emphasizing health promotion and disease prevention. You will be responsible for assessing patients, prescribing treatments, and providing education to families. Join a passionate team committed to making a genuine difference in community health and well-being, with a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your career and personal growth.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in nursing required with RN license.
• Two years of RN experience and six months as a Nurse Practitioner preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess health status and manage care for patients.
• Prescribe medications and evaluate treatment responses.
• Provide education and counseling to patients and families.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Ability to establish positive working relations

Teamwork

Patient advocacy

Clinical skills

Education

Master’s prepared registered nurse (RN)

Tools

Computer skills for online learning

Job description

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Nurse Practitioner - Endocrinology

The Nurse Practitioner - Endocrinology demonstrates a high level of independence and clinical expertise in the management of Endocrinology using advanced clinical skills, diagnostic reasoning, and therapeutic interventions while integrating education, research, management, leadership, and collaboration with other health professionals into their clinical roles to maximize a patient’s health.

Nurse practitioners are primary health care providers who practice in ambulatory, acute, emergency room, critical care, and long-term care settings. According to their practice specialty, these primary care providers provide nursing and medical services to individuals, families, and groups. In addition to diagnosing and managing acute episodic and chronic illnesses, nurse practitioners emphasize health promotion and disease prevention. Teaching and counseling individuals, families, and groups are a major part of the nurse practitioner’s role.

The incumbent must provide optimal patient care through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of neonatal, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients and families, as applicable. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care based upon physical, motor/sensory, psychosocial, and safety appropriate to the age of the patient served.

Essential Responsibilities

1. Systematically assess the health status of persons and families by:
1. Taking, recording, and interpreting medical histories and performing physical examinations.
2. Performing or initiating selected diagnostic procedures.
2. Manage the care of selected persons and families with common, acute, recurrent, or long-term health problems based on assessment information. Management may include:
1. Initiation of a program of treatment for the patient, in conjunction with the supervising physician.
2. Prescribing medications consistent with Nevada prescribing laws and DEA privileges.
3. Evaluating responses to health problems and programs of treatment.
4. Informing a person or family of the status of the patient’s health and alternatives for care.
5. Evaluating compliance with a program of treatment agreed upon by the person or family and the nurse practitioner.
6. Modifying programs of treatment based on the response of the person or family to treatment.
7. Referring to appropriate providers of health care.
8. Treating minor lacerations which do not involve damage to a nerve, tendon, or major blood vessel, as applicable.
9. Commencing care to stabilize a patient’s condition in an emergency until a physician can be consulted.
3. Perform any other act if:
1. The nurse practitioner is certified to perform that act by an organization recognized by the Nevada Board of Nursing.
2. The performance of the act was taught in a program of education attended by the nurse practitioner.
3. The performance of the act was taught in a comprehensive program of instruction successfully completed by the nurse practitioner, which included clinical experience.
4. The act is within the scope of practice of a nurse practitioner.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

1. Adopts a philosophy consistent with the Renown Health Purpose Statement and models “Standards of Conduct” concepts.
2. Effective communication skills – written and verbal.
3. Ability to establish positive working relations with Provider Staff.
4. Work efficiently and cooperatively in a multi-physician/provider office setting.
5. Work as part of a team toward clinic goals.
6. Maintain accurate, legible, and confidential records.
7. Actively participate in quality assurance, peer review programs, and health care outcome evaluations.
8. Direct nursing and/or medical assistant duties consistent with clinic protocols.
9. Ensure the highest quality of care requiring a code of ethical practice, evidence of continuing professional development, and maintenance of clinical skills.
10. Patient advocate through ethical and legal standards.
11. Combine the roles of provider, mentor, educator, researcher, manager, and consultant, as applicable.
12. Interpret the role of the nurse practitioner to individuals, families, and other professionals.
13. Work efficiently, cooperatively, and autonomously in long-term and acute care facilities, as applicable.
14. The Nurse Practitioner shall at all times comply with the provisions of NRS 632 and Regulations of the Nevada State Board of Nursing.
15. The collaborating physician is responsible for the action of the Nurse Practitioner at all times.
16. Will attain sufficient knowledge in the specialty and assure appropriate ongoing education, such as knowledge of all core APHON educational programs, as applicable.
17. Attend and participate in departmental and Renown Health meetings consistently.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Must have working-level knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking English. Master’s prepared registered nurse (RN).

Experience: Two years minimum experience as an RN required. Six months clinical experience preferred as a Nurse Practitioner.

License(s): Ability to obtain and maintain a valid Advanced Practice Registered Nurse license with the State of Nevada, Controlled substance License to Prescribe issued by the State of Nevada, and Controlled Substance Registration Certificate issued by the DEA, required.

Certification(s): Board Certification in Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner (A-GNP), or Emergency Nurse Practitioner (ENP) issued by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board (AANPCB) or American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) required at time of hire.

Must possess, or be able to obtain within 90 days, the computer skills necessary to complete online learning requirements for job-specific competencies, access online forms and policies, complete online benefits enrollment, etc.

Ability to credential through Renown’s Medical Staff and/or Payor Credentialing, as applicable.

Benefits

Renown Health exists to make a genuine difference in the health and well-being of the people and communities we serve. And it is through your passion that this mission is made real every day. The relationship with employees is the foundation for success as we proceed with our strategic direction. We strive to build upon this solid partnership by offering a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that meets the diverse needs of employees and their family members.

With my CAREER Rewards there's peace of mind in knowing that Renown Health is also fighting for the most important things in your life - family, finances, and future. Navigate options and make sure you are getting the most value from your Nursing career with us.

Disclaimer: The foregoing description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and efforts or work conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job.