Endocrine Advanced Practice Provider
Central Maine Medical Center · Lewiston, ME · 3 wk ago
HealthcareFull-time
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, including medical history, physical examinations, and diagnostic evaluations.
- Diagnose and manage endocrine disorders in collaboration with supervising physicians.
- Develop, implement, and monitor individualized treatment plans.
- Order, interpret, and communicate laboratory, imaging, and diagnostic test results.
- Manage diabetes care, including insulin therapy, continuous glucose monitoring (CGM), and insulin pump management.
- Provide patient education regarding disease management, medications, nutrition, lifestyle modifications, and preventive care.
- Prescribe medications and treatments in accordance with state laws and organizational protocols.
- Monitor treatment effectiveness and adjust care plans as needed.
- Document patient encounters accurately and timely in the electronic medical record (EMR).
- Coordinate care with primary care providers, specialists, nurses, dietitians, diabetes educators, and other healthcare professionals.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and clinical performance programs.
- Maintain compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and organizational requirements.
Qualifications
- MSN with specialization as an APRN
- Current state license as an Nurse Practitioner
- BLS upon hire and maintain current
- Two years as nurse practitioner in Endocrinology & Diabetes preferred or two years as a nurse practitioner in a Family Medicine or Internal Medicine clinic