Advance Practice Nurse -Specialty - PRN, Oncall - Endocrinology

Advance Practice Nurse -Specialty - PRN, Oncall - Endocrinology

Practices professional nursing by the performance of both independent nursing and delegated medical functions in accordance with accepted practice standards. Utilizes specialized knowledge, judgment, and skills involving the application of biological, physical, social, and behavioral science principles. Functions include patient advocacy and the initiation and performance of nursing care and advanced clinical skills to evaluate, diagnose, and treat human disease, pain, injury, physical or mental conditions, health maintenance and promotion, supportive and restorative care. SPECIALTIES INCLUDED UNDER THIS JOB DESCRIPTION: Emergency Room, Cardiology, Neurology, Endocrinology, Psychiatric Mental Health, Urogynecology, Oncology and Rheumatology.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Obtains a pertinent medical history, performs an appropriate physical examination, and reviews relevant laboratory or radiologic (or other) studies to assess the patients medical, physical, psychological, and relevant socio-economic status.
• Formulates an accurate and appropriate diagnosis based on elicited data, and includes differential diagnoses as appropriate.
• Develops and implements treatment plans that are aligned with the practice preferences of the Collaborating Physician(s) including orders for medication and/or other treatment modalities, the need for additional testing, consultation to other providers, and follow-up provisions.
• Performs procedures within the limits of their expertise and in accordance with the State Regulations and Organizational Policies.
• Educates and counsels patients and their families regarding their treatment plan, including disease prevention and health promotion.
• Documents all examination data, diagnostic impressions, appropriate codes, and other patient care activities in the medical record, including the name(s) of any consulted physicians or other providers.
• Takes necessary and appropriate actions in emergency situations.
• Performs other clinical/administrative duties as directed.

Basic Qualifications:

• 1-2 years diabetes management experience required. Endo experience preferred

Education:

• Masters Degree in Nursing.
• Graduation from an accredited graduate nursing program approved by the Colorado State Board of Nursing.

License, Certification, Registration:

• APN Prescriptive Authority Certification (Colorado) required at hire OR APN Prescriptive Authority Certification - Provisional (Colorado) required at hire
• Advanced Practice Nurse Registration (Colorado)
• Registered Nurse License (Colorado)
• National Provider Identifier required at hire
• Basic Life Support within 3 months of hire
• Drug Enforcement Administration Registration required at hire
• CDE/CDCES Certification required within 24 months

Primary Location: Colorado,Denver,Skyline Medical Offices Scheduled Weekly Hours: 1 Shift: Day Workdays: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri Working Hours Start: 12:00 AM Working Hours End: 11:59 PM Job Schedule: Call-in/On-Call Job Type: Standard Worker Location: Onsite Employee Status: Regular Employee Group/Union Affiliation: C02|UFCW|Local 7 Pay Range: $64.33 - $93.48 / hour