Scheduled Hours

40

Position Summary

Position provides primary and/or specialty nursing and/or medical care in the Division of Pediatric Endocrinology; works under physician oversight as required by state regulation, and functions within the scope of practice defined by the NP’s specialty certification, BJH medical by-laws, and, where it exists, the collaborative practice agreement.

The role of this NP position is to support and collaborate in the care of children with diabetes and endocrine diagnoses and supporting the physicians within the growing division.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provides direct patient care to include obtaining patient history, performing patient assessment via observation, interview and examination; orders, performs, and interprets diagnostic studies; performs preventative health assessments, screening, immunizations and care; provides direct treatment and management of acute and chronic disease conditions; develops and implements patient-centered plan of care in collaboration with physicians, patients, consultants, nurses, ancillary care providers, and others as appropriate to the patient’s condition.
• Manages health conditions via prescriptive authority or referral to other healthcare providers or community resources; may perform diagnostic or therapeutic interventions consistent with certification and state regulations.
• Provides counseling and education of patients and their families/caregivers concerning preventative health, treatment options, and community resources.
• Monitors/ensures accuracy of patient medical records, maintains all required reports, records, statistics, etc.
• Maintains a safe, comfortable, and therapeutic environment for patients/families in accordance with