Nurse Practitioner
Apply NowCompany: Southern Endocrinology Associates PA
Location: Mesquite, TX 75150
Description:
Endocrinology Nurse Practitioner
JOB DUTIES:
Performs comprehensive appraisal of patients 18 years and up
Assists endocrinologist with inpatient and outpatient follow-up care of patients especially those with diabetes.
Assumes clinical responsibility for the following tasks performed within the Nurse Practitioners scope of practice including
taking patients history,
performing physical examination,
ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests,
prescribing appropriate therapy,
calling patients with results,
refilling medications,
providing patient education as well as assisting in the admission of patients to the hospital.
Provides diabetic education.
Arranges consultations and referrals for patients with chronic illnesses.
Other duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS:
Registered and certified in TX as an ADULT Nurse Practitioner.
ACLS certified.
Familiarity with EMR System, coding and billing guidelines
Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
Good organizational skills.
One year Internal Medicine clinic experience preferred.
Bilingual (Spanish/ English) preferred.
BLS/ACLS provider.
Diabetic educator desirable
BENEFITS:
Health Insurance
Vacation Time
401(k) match
Job Type: Full-time
JOB DUTIES:
Performs comprehensive appraisal of patients 18 years and up
Assists endocrinologist with inpatient and outpatient follow-up care of patients especially those with diabetes.
Assumes clinical responsibility for the following tasks performed within the Nurse Practitioners scope of practice including
taking patients history,
performing physical examination,
ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests,
prescribing appropriate therapy,
calling patients with results,
refilling medications,
providing patient education as well as assisting in the admission of patients to the hospital.
Provides diabetic education.
Arranges consultations and referrals for patients with chronic illnesses.
Other duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS:
Registered and certified in TX as an ADULT Nurse Practitioner.
ACLS certified.
Familiarity with EMR System, coding and billing guidelines
Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
Good organizational skills.
One year Internal Medicine clinic experience preferred.
Bilingual (Spanish/ English) preferred.
BLS/ACLS provider.
Diabetic educator desirable
BENEFITS:
Health Insurance
Vacation Time
401(k) match
Job Type: Full-time