Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States (On-Site) · Posted 16 hours ago
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Job Function Nurse Practitioner
Job Type Full-Time

About this role

Penn State Health is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join our Endocrinology team. This is an excellent opportunity to provide comprehensive care across both the inpatient and outpatient settings, working collaboratively with experienced endocrinologists, advanced practice providers, and a multidisciplinary care team.

Position Highlights

  • Provide comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing management of patients with endocrine and metabolic conditions in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
  • Manage a diverse patient population with conditions such as diabetes, thyroid disorders, osteoporosis, adrenal and pituitary disorders, and other endocrine conditions.
  • Provide inpatient consultations and management of hospitalized patients with endocrine-related conditions.
  • Provide outpatient evaluation and longitudinal management of patients in the ambulatory setting.
  • Develop individualized treatment plans and provide patient education focused on disease management, prevention, and wellness.
  • Order and interpret diagnostic testing, laboratory studies, and imaging as appropriate.
  • Prescribe medications and make treatment adjustments based on clinical findings and patient response.
  • Collaborate closely with endocrinologists, primary care providers, hospitalists, and other members of the multidisciplinary care team.
  • Participate in care coordination and provide continuity of care across inpatient and outpatient settings.
  • Participate in a rotating night and weekend call schedule to support the Endocrinology service.
  • Educate patients and families regarding disease processes, medications, lifestyle modifications, and treatment plans.
  • Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in the electronic medical record.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):

  • Masters Degree in Nursing with clinical specialization required. 
  • Two (2) years' work experience as a RN required. 
  • Current licensed to practice as a CRNP by Pennsylvania Board of Nurse Examiners required. 
Job ID: 86818220

About the company

Penn State Health
Penn State Health is a multi-hospital health system serving patients and communities across 29 counties in central Pennsylvania. It employs more than 14,500 people system wide. The system includes Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Penn State Children’s Hospital and Penn State Cancer Institute based in Hershey, Pa.; Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center in Reading, Pa.; and more than 2,000 physicians and direct care providers at 127 medical office sites. Additionally, the system jointly operates variou…
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