Nurse Practitioner-Endocrine Neoplasia

To apply for this Nurse Practitioner-Endocrine Neoplasia, 2026-1123 position, you may use the Candidate Self-Service (CSS) online application. After submitting your application, you may also have the opportunity to upload a cover letter, a resume, and references. You MUST have these documents available at the time of application. To complete an application, please click on Apply for this position . The University of Connecticut Health Center is an affirmative action employer, in addition to an EEO and M/F/V/PWD/PV employer. All employees are subject to adherence to the State Code of Ethics which may be found at . All Workforce members are required regardless of vaccination status, to report their COVID-19 status upon request. New workforce members are required to report their COVID-19 vaccination status prior to starting work at UConn Health as a condition of employment. Additional information regarding this policy may be found at . UConn Health is looking for a highly skilled Physician Assistant/Advanced Practice Registered Nurse with a passion for patient experience. This position is accountable for independently performing a full range of tasks in delivery of direct clinical care services within the Endocrine Neoplasia Department. Benefits for this position include $10,000 sign-on bonus Industry leading, affordable access to medical, dental, vision, life and retirement benefits Easy access to I-84, Rte 9 and surrounding Greater Hartford communities Organizational culture focused on diversity and inclusion, innovation and patient experience State of the art, award winning campus environment with ideal parking Schedule Full time 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday, five 8-hour shifts. Examples of Duties Provides a broad range of diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventive health care services including initial assessment and ongoing medical care Works with considerable independence as a member of an interdisciplinary health care team Takes medical histories, examines patients, orders and interprets laboratory and diagnostic tests; formulates diagnoses and treatment plans as appropriate, and prescribes medications and monitors responses to medications and adjusting accordingly Documents consultation and progress notes, and notifies attending physician of significant problems Orders referrals to specialists as necessary Recognizes and responds to emergency situations Counsels and instructs patients in preventive care and health issues Orders medical devices as necessary Attends in-service training programs on various health care services and treatment in conformance with mandated licensure requirements Provides education and/or instruction to various health care staff members Educates patients and guardians regarding disease process Communicates to outside agency health care staff and community providers significant changes in patient well-being, treatment plan, medication side effects, and appropriateness of daily activities Involved with practice building and community outreach Performs all related duties as required Minimum Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities Considerable knowledge of anatomy and physiology with specific focus in endocrinology. Knowledge of different disciplines and disease states Knowledge of medication and their interactions and reactions. Physical assessment skills; counseling skills; considerable interpersonal skills; oral and written communication skills. Ability to work independently. Decision making ability. Experience and Training General Experience Registered Nurse, and completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program or a Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program. Connecticut Controlled Substance license and DEA license Incumbents in this class must possess and maintain a valid license to practice Advance Practice Nursing or Physician Assistant in the State of Connecticut Special Requirement Incumbents in this class must possess and maintain Connecticut Controlled Substance Registration for Practitioners issued by the State of Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection. (Must be obtained prior to start of employment) Incumbents in this class must possess and maintain United States Drug Enforcement Administration Registration issued by the United States Federal Government. Incumbents in this class must possess and maintain eligibility for participation in federal health care programs as defined in 42 U.S. 1320a-7b(f). Incumbents in this class are required to possess and maintain NCCPA certification as applicable. Incumbents in this class must complete 100 hours of CME every 2 years as applicable. BLS Certification by the American Heart Association. Preferred Requirement One (1) year APP experience in endocrinology or Endocrine Neoplasia Full time minimum equivalent salary $122,678.00 more based on experience Why UConn Health UConn Health is a vibrant, integrated academic medical center that is entering an era of unprecedented growth in all three areas of its mission: academics, research, and clinical care. A commitment to human health and well-being has been of utmost importance to UConn Health since the founding of the University of Connecticut schools of Medicine and Dental Medicine in 1961. Based on a strong foundation of groundbreaking research, first-rate education, and quality clinical care, we have expanded our medical missions over the decades. In just over 50 years, UConn Health has evolved to encompass more research endeavors, to provide more ways to access our superior care, and to innovate both practical medicine and our methods of educating the practitioners of tomorrow. #J-18808-Ljbffr Uconn Health Center