APN - Rheumatology

Licensed Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) to join the Rheumatology Department, collaborating with rheumatologists and multidisciplinary colleagues. Responsibilities include evaluating, diagnosing, and managing patients with autoimmune, inflammatory, and musculoskeletal disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis and lupus; conducting physical exams; ordering and interpreting labs and imaging; prescribing medications including disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs), biologics, and corticosteroids per evidence-based guidelines; assisting with in-office procedures such as joint injections or aspirations; providing ongoing follow-up and education on disease management and lifestyle changes; coordinating individualized treatment plans and addressing chronic rheumatologic disease management, flare-ups, and complications with a focus on quality patient care.