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Stony Brook University: Health Sciences: Renaissance School of Medicine: Internal Medicine: Endocrinology and Metabolism

Description

Stony Brook University School of Medicine of the State University of New York invites applications for the position of Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in the division of Endocrinology.

The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant will see and treat patients with diabetes admitted to Stony Brook University Hospital and will demonstrate skills in collaboration, teamwork and problem solving to achieve desired goals.

+ Independently assess and evaluate new and follow-up consults to the inpatient diabetes consultation service at Stony Brook University Hospital.

+ Perform daily physical exams of patients with diabetes with special attention to body systems that may be affected by diabetes.

+ Review 24-hour tests of blood glucose values and recommend daily orders for medication to primary clinical team.

+ Educate patients and family members regarding diabetes self-management principles based on recognized curricula and national standards of care.

+ Identify discharge needs at the point of initial patient contact and assist in the transition of care planning.

+ Rotate through the established “call “schedule of the diabetes service and carry a paging device.

+ Demonstrate skills in collaboration, teamwork and problem solving to achieve goals.

+ Knowledge of basic software packages and hospital information systems (EMR).

**SPECIAL NOTES:** This position requires 8-hour shifts and includes rotational coverage of weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS** **:

**_Nurse Practitioner:_** NYS license and certification as a Nurse Practitioner. Master’s degree (foreign equivalent or higher) in nursing or completion of a course for a Nurse Practitioner.

**_Physician Assistant:_** NYS license and certification as a Physician Assistant. Bachelor’s degree (foreign equivalent or higher) from an accredited school of Physician Assistants.

_Must be eligible to sit for and pass the exam for_ _Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES)_ _within 1 year of start date._

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES). Three to five years acute care as a NP/PA experience in diabetes management and education in a hospital setting. Knowledge of current clinical guidelines and standards from the American Diabetes Association, American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists and American Association of Diabetes Educators.

Application Instructions

All application materials must be submitted online. Please use the Apply Now button to begin your application. For technical support, please visit Interfolio's Support Site ( https://support.interfolio.com/ ) or reach out to their Scholar Service Team at [email protected] or (877) 997-8807.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Danielle Kelly at 631-444-3457.

Special Notes

Non-Tenure Track position. FLSA Exempt position, not eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA.

**Anticipated Start Date:** As soon as possible.

Campus Description

Long Island's premier academic medical center, Stony Brook Medicine, represents Stony Brook University's entire medical enterprise and integrates all of Stony Brook's health-related initiatives: education, research and patient care. It encompasses Stony Brook University Hospital, Stony Brook Children's Hospital, the five Health Sciences schools -- Dental Medicine, Health Professions, Medicine, Nursing and Social Welfare -- as well as the major centers and institutes, programs and more than 50 community-based healthcare settings throughout Suffolk County. With 624 beds, Stony Brook University Hospital serves as Suffolk County's only tertiary care center and Regional Trauma Center. Stony Brook Children's, with more than 180 pediatric specialists in 30 specialties, offers the most advanced pediatric specialty care in the region. In the Medical and Research Translation (MART) building, two floors are occupied by Stony Brook University Cancer Center’s outpatient services, and four floors are devoted to cancer research. Diversity, equity and inclusion are essential core values at Stony Brook Medicine. We believe we do our best and most impactful work when we leverage our diverse, equitable and inclusive perspectives. We are proud to recruit and hire talented people from a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences.

The selected candidate must successfully clear a background investigation.

In accordance with the Title II Crime Awareness and Security Act, a copy of our crime statistics is available upon request by calling (631) 632- 6350. It can also be viewed online at the University Police website at http://www.stonybrook.edu/police **.**

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Stony Brook University is committed to excellence in diversity and creating an inclusive learning, and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.

If you need a disability-related accommodation, please get in touch with the Office of Equity and Access at (631)632-6280.

Stony Brook University is committed to creating and maintaining a workplace and educational environment that is safe, accessible, and free of all forms of discrimination, sexual misconduct, or research misconduct, among other infractions. In support of this commitment, certain candidates for employment will be required to disclose such employment-related misconduct findings and pending investigations or proceedings, and final candidates for certain faculty and staff positions will authorize their current and previous employer(s) from the last seven (7) years to disclose such information to the University. Employment is contingent on your full and complete disclosure on these matters. In the event that you fail to disclose any such matter or in the event of an unsatisfactory outcome of the disclosure and review process, an offer of employment may be revoked at SBU's sole discretion. If SBU becomes aware of a failure to disclose or misrepresentation of any such matter after your employment commences, you may be subject to discipline, up to and including termination.