Jobs · Healthcare · Maine

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

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