Elnunu Medical Pc
Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) – Diabetes & Metabolic Care Focus
Part Time • BROOKLYN
Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Paid time off
Job Summary
We are seeking a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) to join our growing family medicine practice. This role will focus on the management of diabetes, hyperlipidemia, obesity, and other common metabolic/endocrine conditions within a primary care setting. The Nurse Practitioner will work collaboratively with physicians and the healthcare team to provide comprehensive, patient-centered care across the lifespan.
This position is ideal for an NP with strong interest and experience in chronic disease management, preventive care, and patient education.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Care
- Diagnose, treat, and manage Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes
- Manage hyperlipidemia, metabolic syndrome, obesity, and insulin resistance
- Monitor and adjust medications including:
- Oral hypoglycemics
- Insulin regimens
- GLP-1 agonists
- Lipid-lowering therapies
- Oral hypoglycemics
- Interpret laboratory results (A1C, lipid panels, CMP, TSH, etc.)
- Provide preventive care and routine primary care services
- Perform comprehensive and focused physical exams
- Identify patients requiring referral to endocrinology or other specialists
Patient Education & Counseling
- Educate patients on:
- Diabetes self-management
- Nutrition and lifestyle modification
- Medication adherence
- Weight management
- Diabetes self-management
- Provide counseling on cardiovascular risk reduction
- Support shared decision-making and goal setting
Care Coordination & Quality
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives (HEDIS, value-based care)
- Ensure compliance with evidence-based clinical guidelines
- Document accurately and timely in the electronic medical record (EMR)
Qualifications
Required
- Master’s or Doctorate degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program
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Board certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
- Active state NP license and DEA (or eligibility)
- Eligible for credentialing with insurance payers
- Strong clinical skills in primary care and chronic disease management
Preferred
- Experience managing diabetes and lipid disorders
- Familiarity with insulin management and newer diabetes medications
- Interest in metabolic health and preventive cardiology
- Experience in outpatient primary care or internal medicine
Work Environment & Schedule
- Outpatient family medicine setting
- Collaborative, team-based practice
- Opportunities for professional growth and continuing education
Compliance Statement
This role practices within the scope of Family Nurse Practitioner licensure. The position does not represent board certification in endocrinology but includes a focused clinical role in managing common endocrine and metabolic conditions commonly treated in primary care.
Why Join Our Practice
- Supportive physician collaboration
- Emphasis on quality care and patient outcomes
- Stable, community-focused practice
- Opportunity to develop expertise in metabolic health
Compensation: $70.00 - $95.00 per hour
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