Advance Practice Nurse -Specialty - PRN, Oncall - Endocrinology
On-siteLakewood, Colorado, United States
Job Summary
Conduct independent nursing and delegated medical functions to evaluate, diagnose, and treat conditions including diabetes management. Obtain medical histories, perform physical examinations, and review laboratory or radiologic studies to assess patient status. Formulate accurate diagnoses, develop treatment plans aligned with collaborating physicians, and implement medication orders or additional testing. Perform procedures within expertise limits, educate patients and families on treatment plans and disease prevention, and document all care activities in medical records. Manage assigned tasks, conduct telephonic encounters, and respond to emergency situations while maintaining Universal Precautions. Requires 1-2 years of diabetes management experience, a Master's degree in Nursing, and Colorado APN Prescriptive Authority Certification.
Required Qualifications
- 1-2 years diabetes management experience
- Endo experience preferred
- Masters Degree in Nursing
- Graduation from an accredited graduate nursing program approved by the Colorado State Board of Nursing
- APN Prescriptive Authority Certification (Colorado) required at hire
- APN Prescriptive Authority Certification - Provisional (Colorado) required at hire
- Advanced Practice Nurse Registration (Colorado)
- Registered Nurse License (Colorado)
- National Provider Identifier
- Basic Life Support within 3 months of hire
- Drug Enforcement Administration Registration
- CDE/CDCES Certification within 24 months
- ACLS certification and procedural sedation competency within 90 days of hire
Desired Qualifications
- Endo experience preferred
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