Pediatrics Endocrinology Nurse Practitioner
Core
Provide evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, consultation, and follow-up for patients with pediatric endocrinology and diabetes conditions in ambulatory and inpatient settings.
Role type
Pediatric Endocrinology Nurse Practitioner
Builds
Comprehensive Type 1 and 2 Diabetes Programs, Adolescent Transgender Program, Transition to Adult Endocrine Care Program, and weight management services including bariatric surgery collaboration.
Domain
Healthcare / Pediatrics / Endocrinology / Diabetes
Deliverable
Physical/clinical work
Required skills
Expert clinical judgment, critical thinking, problem solving, conflict resolution, patient education, interdisciplinary communication, age-appropriate care delivery, research participation
Preferred skills
Leadership in protocol development, quality improvement project identification, community resource navigation
Technologies
Electronic medical records, diagnostic lab systems
Responsibilities
Perform physical examinations and preventive health measures; order and interpret lab and diagnostic tests; develop and revise nurse practitioner guidelines and protocols; participate in quality assessment/improvement programs and patient care research; collaborate with pediatric endocrinologists, nurses, and nutritionists.
Seniority
Mid-level to Senior, hands-on IC