Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Diabetes & Metabolic Care Focus
Job Description
Job Description
Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Paid time off
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
- 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
- Educate patients on:
- Diabetes self-management
- Nutrition and lifestyle modification
- Medication adherence
- Weight management
- Provide counseling on cardiovascular risk reduction
- Support shared decision-making and goal setting
- 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)
Required
- Masters or Doctorate degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program
- 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
- 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
- Outpatient family medicine setting
- Collaborative, team-based practice
- Opportunities for professional growth and continuing education
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
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