Nurse Practitioner - Endocrinology

Albany Medical Center Endocrinology clinic is an academic community hospital committed to high-quality, patient-centered endocrinology care. Our team provides comprehensive management for a wide variety of endocrine conditions such as type 1, type 2, and gestational diabetes, thyroid disorders, and other related endocrine conditions using the latest diabetes technologies (insulin pumps, CGM), evidence-based therapies, and multidisciplinary support.

We are seeking a motivated NP or PA to join our Endocrine team. The clinician will deliver outpatient care and manage diabetes and thyroid disease, lead diabetes technology initiation and follow-up, provide patient education, and collaborate closely with endocrinologists, obstetrics (for gestational diabetes), nutritionists, and diabetes specialists.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include:

• Perform comprehensive evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans for diabetes (type 1, type 2, gestational), thyroid disease, Initiate and manage insulin therapy, insulin pumps, and continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) as well as other patient care within scope of work.

• Provide diabetes self-management education and support

• Coordinate care with specialists (endocrinology, OB, nephrology, cardiology) and primary care

• Conduct patient assessments and complete physical examinations, collect clinical data including vital signs, collecting specimens, prepare patients for tests, therapy, or treatments, order and interpret medical laboratory test results, diagnose medical condition of patient, administer medications or treatments and perform minor surgery.

• Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.

Qualifications:

* Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner Master's degree program

* Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) certification preferred; candidates must be willing to obtain certification within a specified timeframe if not already certified.

• Able to quickly master all aspects of a computerized medical recordkeeping and billing system.

• Must project a professional image and earn the confidence of others.

• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written skills.

• Must be HIPAA compliant at all times.

• BCLS - Basic Life Support Upon Hire - required

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, retirement)

• Paid time off, CME allowance, and professional development support

• Supportive multidisciplinary team and opportunities for clinical growth

Thank you for your interest in Albany Medical Center!

Albany Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer.

This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Medical Center, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes. Workforce members are expected to ensure that:

Access to information is based on a "need to know" and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Medical Center policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.