Job Description
Job Description
Benefits :
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
Nurse Practitioner- Inpatient Hospital Diabetes Management
JM2 Health is a Diabetes Solutions company focused on improving the health and wellbeing of persons with diabetes. We partner with healthcare organizations to provide high quality, collaborative and patient-centered care. JM2 Health is looking to hire an experienced Nurse Practitioner to manage patients' diabetes while hospitalized.
If you are looking for a challenging yet rewarding career and want to work for a company that respects the work / life balance, this is the place for you!
Job Details :
Location : Ascension Columbia Saint Mary - Milwaukee, WI
Full Time Salary
Hours- Dayshift
Job Summary :
This is a full-time position that covers two sites within Ascension WI in the Milwaukee area. The primary site is Ascension Columbia Saint Mary.
The Inpatient Hospital Diabetes Nurse Practitioner functions interdependently within the hospital environment providing direct and indirect holistic care. The Inpatient Hospital Diabetes Nurse Practitioner role focuses on glycemic management to include but not limited to assessment and evaluation of new consults, following up with existing consults, writing orders related to diabetes management including diabetes medications, labs and writing referrals as needed. The NP assessment includes the patients physical, psychosocial, education, rehabilitative and discharge needs. Within this role, they will work as part of a cohesive diabetes self-management education team and collaborate with the medical, nursing and ancillary hospital staff.
Role and Responsibilities :
Analyze and interpret patients histories, symptoms, physical findings, and diagnostic information to develop appropriate diagnosesDevelop treatment plans based on scientific rationale, standards of care and professional practice guidelinesOrder outpatient follow-up to include diabetes education and / or specialist intervention when appropriatePerform proper and timely billing for services renderedEnsure that billing and clinical documentation adheres to compliance standards of host hospitalDevelop and maintain collaborative physician relationship, ensuring effective communication, openness to feedback and recommendations for improvement as neededPrescribe medications based on efficacy, safety, insurance coverage and cost as legally authorizedCounsel patients about drug regimens and possible side effects or interactionsRecommend interventions to modify behavior associated with health risksDetect and respond to adverse drug reactions, with special attention to vulnerable populationsEducate patients about self-management of acute and chronic illnesses, tailoring instructions to patients individual circumstancesCommunicate with interdisciplinary team to coordinate interventions, revise patient plan of care to meet changing needs and assure continuity of careProvide coaching, mentoring and instruction to hospital bedside care providersResolves a wide range of issues in creative waysDemonstrate a commitment to professional accountability and growthMinimum Qualifications
Masters or Doctoral Nursing degree- Family or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner requiredAt least 2 yrs experience as a Nurse PractitionerCurrent state licenseDEA licenseBoard Certified in Advanced Diabetes Management BC-ADM credential (If not already credentialed, will be required to sit for the exam within 2 years of hire.)Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Strong problem solving and critical thinking skillsExcellent interpersonal and group communication skills- written, verbal and non-verbalStrong organizational skillsTeam playerHigh level of professionalismAbility to work with a diverse patient population and have exceptional customer service skillsPhysical Requirements and Working Conditions
Must be willing to travel to various local / regional locationsMust be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, carry, push / pull, bend, squat, twist, rotate, kneel and reach occasionally throughout the workdayOperate equipment necessary to perform the jobWork Setting- Inpatient / Acute Care