Yale University
Nurse Practitioner
Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut, us, 06540
University Job Title
Nurse Practitioner
Bargaining Unit
None - Not included in the union (Yale Union Group)
Time Type
Full time
Duration Type
Regular
Compensation Grade
Clinical & Research
Compensation Grade Profile
Nurse Practitioner (26)
Wage Ranges
Click here to see our Wage Ranges
Searchable Job Family
Clinical
Total # of hours to be worked:
37.5
Work Week
Standard (M-F equal number of hours per day)
Work Location
Medical School Campus
Worksite Address
789 Howard Avenue
New Haven, CT 06519
Work Model
On-site
Position Focus
As an Advanced Practice Provider/Nurse Practitioner, assist in the evaluation and management of new and existing patients with diabetes and related metabolic conditions at the Yale Diabetes Center. Patients will span the entire spectrum from diet-controlled patients with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes to patients on intensive insulin regimens, including insulin pumps. In this capacity, the Diabetes APP/APRN is an integral part of a collaborating team composed of the APRNs/PAs, diabetes attendings, and endocrine fellows. This is a 5 day per week position with some flexibility to working hours. There is also the possibility of some inpatient work on the diabetes consult service at Yale-New Haven Hospital.
Essential Duties
Examines patients to collect information about their physical condition and establishes a clinical diagnosis. 2. Conducts physicals, provides treatment, formulates a health care plan and counsels patients on various health practices. 3. Encourages compliance with treatments plan through education, assessment of patient understanding and regular patient monitoring. 4. Provides reasonable and prudent medical care, practices appropriate management, and uses sound clinical judgment based on best practice standards and evidenced based medicine. 5. Obtains, compiles, and records patient medical data, including health history, progress notes and results of physical examination. 6. Provides preventive health practices to patients to maintain and improve health and prevent illness. 7. Coordinates patient care including ordering of laboratory tests and radiographic studies. 8. Interprets diagnostic test results for deviations from normal. 9. Prescribes therapy or medication as necessary. 10. May perform other duties as assigned.
Required Education And Experience
Master’s Degree from an accredited Advanced Nurse Practitioner program or graduation from a Physician Assistant (PA) Training Program accredited by the American Medical Association Council on Medical Education.
Required Skill/Ability 1
Demonstrated knowledge of current principles, methods and procedures for the delivery of medical evaluation, diagnosis and treatment in the areas of diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and obesity.
Required Skill/Ability 2
Passion for delivering outstanding, state of the art, patient centered care in an academic environment. Knowledge of health education theory and practice. Knowledge of general clinical operations and procedures.
Required Skill/Ability 3
Highly efficient and organized work habits. History of reliability and impeccable attendance. Demonstrated ability to make appropriate independent decisions and to seek physician involvement when necessary.
Required Skill/Ability 4
Ability to maintain quality, safety and/or infection control standards. Knowledge of related accreditation and certification requirements.
Preferred Education, Experience And Skills
Current licensure and prescriptive privileges in the State of Connecticut. Demonstrated experience in diabetes management. At least 1 year of demonstrated experience managing in an outpatient setting. Knowledge of insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitoring.
Required Licenses Or Certifications
CT APRN license (or eligible) with ANA certification OR CT PA license (or eligible).Prescriptive privileges (or eligible) in the State of Connecticut, federal DEA license and CT DCP license for prescription of controlled substances.
Physical Requirements
While performing the duties of this job, the work involves sitting, standing, walking, bending, and occasional slight lifting. The employee occasionally lifts and/or moves up to 50 pounds when transferring a patient from chair or wheelchair to exam table and turning patients for examination. Proper body mechanics must be used when maneuvering patients.
Drug Screen
No
Health Screening
No
Background Check Requirements
All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit "Learn about background checks" under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the Its Your Yale website.
COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement
Required
The University maintains policies pertaining to COVID-19. All faculty, staff, students, and trainees are required to comply with these policies, which may be found here:
https://covid19.yale.edu/health-guidelines
Posting Disclaimer
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the particular position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring departments.
EEO Statement
University policy is committed to affirmative action under law in employment of women, minority group members, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans. Additionally, in accordance with Yale’s Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment, and as delineated by federal and Connecticut law, Yale does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment against any individual on account of that individual’s sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, disability, status as a special disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam era or other covered veteran.
Inquiries concerning Yale’s Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment may be referred to the Office of Institutional Equity and Accessibility (OIEA).
Note
Yale University is a tobacco-free campus
Nurse Practitioner
Bargaining Unit
None - Not included in the union (Yale Union Group)
Time Type
Full time
Duration Type
Regular
Compensation Grade
Clinical & Research
Compensation Grade Profile
Nurse Practitioner (26)
Wage Ranges
Click here to see our Wage Ranges
Searchable Job Family
Clinical
Total # of hours to be worked:
37.5
Work Week
Standard (M-F equal number of hours per day)
Work Location
Medical School Campus
Worksite Address
789 Howard Avenue
New Haven, CT 06519
Work Model
On-site
Position Focus
As an Advanced Practice Provider/Nurse Practitioner, assist in the evaluation and management of new and existing patients with diabetes and related metabolic conditions at the Yale Diabetes Center. Patients will span the entire spectrum from diet-controlled patients with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes to patients on intensive insulin regimens, including insulin pumps. In this capacity, the Diabetes APP/APRN is an integral part of a collaborating team composed of the APRNs/PAs, diabetes attendings, and endocrine fellows. This is a 5 day per week position with some flexibility to working hours. There is also the possibility of some inpatient work on the diabetes consult service at Yale-New Haven Hospital.
Essential Duties
Examines patients to collect information about their physical condition and establishes a clinical diagnosis. 2. Conducts physicals, provides treatment, formulates a health care plan and counsels patients on various health practices. 3. Encourages compliance with treatments plan through education, assessment of patient understanding and regular patient monitoring. 4. Provides reasonable and prudent medical care, practices appropriate management, and uses sound clinical judgment based on best practice standards and evidenced based medicine. 5. Obtains, compiles, and records patient medical data, including health history, progress notes and results of physical examination. 6. Provides preventive health practices to patients to maintain and improve health and prevent illness. 7. Coordinates patient care including ordering of laboratory tests and radiographic studies. 8. Interprets diagnostic test results for deviations from normal. 9. Prescribes therapy or medication as necessary. 10. May perform other duties as assigned.
Required Education And Experience
Master’s Degree from an accredited Advanced Nurse Practitioner program or graduation from a Physician Assistant (PA) Training Program accredited by the American Medical Association Council on Medical Education.
Required Skill/Ability 1
Demonstrated knowledge of current principles, methods and procedures for the delivery of medical evaluation, diagnosis and treatment in the areas of diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and obesity.
Required Skill/Ability 2
Passion for delivering outstanding, state of the art, patient centered care in an academic environment. Knowledge of health education theory and practice. Knowledge of general clinical operations and procedures.
Required Skill/Ability 3
Highly efficient and organized work habits. History of reliability and impeccable attendance. Demonstrated ability to make appropriate independent decisions and to seek physician involvement when necessary.
Required Skill/Ability 4
Ability to maintain quality, safety and/or infection control standards. Knowledge of related accreditation and certification requirements.
Preferred Education, Experience And Skills
Current licensure and prescriptive privileges in the State of Connecticut. Demonstrated experience in diabetes management. At least 1 year of demonstrated experience managing in an outpatient setting. Knowledge of insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitoring.
Required Licenses Or Certifications
CT APRN license (or eligible) with ANA certification OR CT PA license (or eligible).Prescriptive privileges (or eligible) in the State of Connecticut, federal DEA license and CT DCP license for prescription of controlled substances.
Physical Requirements
While performing the duties of this job, the work involves sitting, standing, walking, bending, and occasional slight lifting. The employee occasionally lifts and/or moves up to 50 pounds when transferring a patient from chair or wheelchair to exam table and turning patients for examination. Proper body mechanics must be used when maneuvering patients.
Drug Screen
No
Health Screening
No
Background Check Requirements
All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit "Learn about background checks" under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the Its Your Yale website.
COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement
Required
The University maintains policies pertaining to COVID-19. All faculty, staff, students, and trainees are required to comply with these policies, which may be found here:
https://covid19.yale.edu/health-guidelines
Posting Disclaimer
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the particular position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring departments.
EEO Statement
University policy is committed to affirmative action under law in employment of women, minority group members, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans. Additionally, in accordance with Yale’s Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment, and as delineated by federal and Connecticut law, Yale does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment against any individual on account of that individual’s sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, disability, status as a special disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam era or other covered veteran.
Inquiries concerning Yale’s Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment may be referred to the Office of Institutional Equity and Accessibility (OIEA).
Note
Yale University is a tobacco-free campus