NP / PA SPECIALTY - ENDOCRINOLOGY

Seeking a skilled and compassionate APRN or PA to join our outpatient Endocrinology team. The APP will work collaboratively with endocrinologists to manage and treat patients with endocrine disorders, including diabetes, thyroid conditions, osteoporosis, adrenal and pituitary disorders, and metabolic diseases. Key Responsibilities: Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, including history-taking, physical examinations, and diagnostic evaluations. Manage chronic endocrine conditions such as diabetes, hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, PCOS, and osteoporosis. Interpret laboratory tests, imaging studies, and diagnostic procedures to guide patient treatment plans. Develop and implement individualized treatment plans, including lifestyle modifications, medication management, and hormone therapy. Provide diabetes management education, including insulin initiation, continuous glucose monitoring (CGM), and insulin pump therapy. Collaborate with endocrinologists, dietitians, diabetes educators, and other healthcare professionals to optimize patient outcomes. Educate patients on disease processes, medications, and preventive care to enhance self-management. Maintain accurate and timely electronic medical records (EMR) documentation. Participate in quality improvement initiatives and stay up to date on the latest advancements in endocrinology.

Sign-On Bonus Available

Relocation Assistance Available

Minimum Offer

$ 53.29/hr.

Maximum Offer

$ 74.90/hr.

Compensation Disclaimer

Compensation for this role is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to experience, education, and other business and organizational considerations.

Department: Specialty-Adv Practice Prov

FTE: 1.00
Full Time
Shift: Days

Position Summary:
Function in a specialized area of advance practice in the role of practitioner, mentor, consultant, educator, researcher and manager. Establish goals and priorities in accordance with patient and staff needs and organizational objectives. Ensure adherence to Hospitals and departmental policies and procedures. Patient care assignment may include neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric age groups.

Detailed responsibilities:
* PATIENT CARE - Assess, diagnose and develop treatment plans; implement treatment, follow-up and evaluate patient within the scope of practice protocols as outlined by state statute
* PATIENT CARE - Perform patient history and physical exams as needed for procedures or admissions; document findings noting pertinent normal and abnormal findings
* PATIENT CARE - Perform invasive and non-invasive diagnostic and therapeutic procedures
* PATIENT CARE - Evaluate and revise intervention care/treatment plan with patient and family as necessary to achieve improved health
* DOCUMENTATION - Provide accurate documentation of patient care, document orders, directives, procedures and patient responses in the medical record and communicate them to other members of the health care team; maintain accurate, legible and confidential records
* ROLE MODEL - Act as a role model through conduct, appearance, communication, mutual respect, leadership, ethical decision-making, critical thinking, and problem solving skills
* PATIENT CARE - Provide education for patients and/or families about preventative care, medical issues and use of the prescribed medical treatment
* PATIENT CARE - Work as a team member with medical/nursing/counseling staff to provide comprehensive care and promote continuity of care
* EDUCATION - Guide, teach, support and serve as a clinical resource nursing and medical staff
* RESEARCH - Support research by conducting or participating in research studies; incorporate findings in clinical practice
* DEVELOPMENT - Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, reading current literature, attending in-services, meetings and workshops
* PATIENT SAFETY 1 - Follow patient safety-related policies, procedures and protocols
* PATIENT SAFETY 2 - Demonstrate proactive approach to patient safety by seeking opportunities to improve patient safety through questioning of current policies and processes
* PATIENT SAFETY 3 - Identify and report/correct environmental conditions and/or situations that may put a patient at undue risk
* PATIENT SAFETY 4 - Report potential or actual patient safety concerns, medical errors and/or near misses in a timely manner
* PATIENT SAFETY 5 - Encourage patients to actively participate in their own care by asking questions and reporting treatment or situations that they don't understand or may 'not seem right'
* PATIENT CENTERED MED - Adhere to and promote the core expectations of the Patient Centered Medical Home or Patient Centered Specialty Practice as applicable

Qualifications

Education:
Essential:
* Program Graduate
Education specialization:
Essential:
* Advanced Nurse or Physician Assistant

Experience:
Essential:
No minimum experience required

Nonessential:
Bilingual English, Spanish, Keres, Tewa, Tiwa, Towa, Zuni, or Navajo 2 to 5 years experience as a practitioner

Credentials:
Essential:
* CPR for Healthcare/BLS Prov or Prof Rescuers w/in 30 days
* ACLS or PALS (as applicable) within 30 days of hire
* Advanced Practice RN or Physician Asst Lic & NCCPA Cert
* Pediatric Nursing Certification as applicable
* State of New Mexico and Federal DEA Certification
* Prescriptive Authority from the State of New Mexico

Physical Conditions:
Medium Work: Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work.

Working conditions:
Essential:
* Sig Hazard: Chemicals, Bio Hazardous Materials req PPE
* Sub to credential.failure obtain/maintain may result in term
* 60 days written notice required to be eligible for rehire

Salary : $53 - $75