Southern Endocrinology Associates PA
Location
Mesquite, TX | United States
Job 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-timeJob tags
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