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MemorialCare

Nonprofit health system operating hospitals.

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant – Pediatric Endocrinology - Outpatient and inpatient

Advanced Practice ProvidersConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeLong Beach, CA, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A minimum of two years of pediatric endocrinology experience with complex patients is required.
  • Experience managing pediatric diabetes, including insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitoring technology, is required.
  • Nurse Practitioners must meet the Requirements for Nurse Practitioners in California Children’s Services Special Care Centers.
  • Physician Assistants must meet the Requirements for Certified Physician Assistants in California Children’s Services Special Care Centers.
  • Graduation from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program is required.
  • A current, unrestricted California Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license, or eligibility for one, is required.
  • National board certification as a CPNP, FNP-C, or PA-C is required.
  • DEA registration, or eligibility to obtain it, is required.
  • Strong clinical judgment, communication, and collaboration skills are required.
  • The candidate must be able to sit, stand, walk, and use standard clinical equipment throughout the workday, and lift and move up to 25 pounds.

Responsibilities

  • Perform comprehensive assessments of pediatric endocrinology patients, including medical history, physical examinations, growth and development evaluations, and ongoing clinical monitoring.
  • Evaluate, diagnose, and manage pediatric endocrine and metabolic disorders, including diabetes, growth disorders, thyroid disease, adrenal disorders, disorders of puberty, and related conditions.
  • Develop and implement treatment plans in collaboration with supervising pediatric endocrinologists.
  • Order, interpret, and evaluate laboratory tests and diagnostic studies.
  • Prescribe medications, therapies, and medical devices in accordance with scope of practice, licensure, and California regulations.
  • Provide follow-up care and long-term management for chronic endocrine conditions.
  • Educate patients and families about diagnoses, treatment plans, medications, nutrition, and disease self-management.
  • Provide education and support related to pediatric diabetes care, including insulin therapy, insulin pumps, and continuous glucose monitoring, as applicable.
  • Address health literacy, cultural considerations, and social factors that affect care adherence and outcomes.
  • Collaborate with pediatric endocrinologists, nursing staff, diabetes educators, dietitians, social workers, and other care team members.
  • Coordinate care with primary care providers, referring physicians, and community resources.
  • Support continuity of care across outpatient and inpatient settings as needed.
  • Document patient care accurately, thoroughly, and in a timely manner in the electronic health record.
  • Comply with MemorialCare Medical Group policies, clinical guidelines, and regulatory requirements.
  • Participate in quality improvement initiatives focused on patient safety, access, and clinical outcomes.
  • Maintain required licensure, certification, and continuing education.
  • Remain current with best practices and clinical standards in pediatric endocrinology.
  • Participate in department meetings and service-related initiatives as assigned.
  • Work primarily weekday clinic hours and provide hospital rounding on a full-time Monday-through-Friday schedule.

Desired Qualifications

  • Bilingual skills reflective of the communities served are preferred.

About the Company

MemorialCare

Nonprofit health system operating hospitals.

MemorialCare is a nonprofit health system in Southern California that runs four hospitals, two medical groups, imaging centers, surgical centers, and other specialized facilities to provide a wide range of medical services. Patients access inpatient and outpatient care, diagnostic imaging, surgeries, and other treatments across its network, with revenue from patient services, insurance reimbursements, and community support. As a nonprofit, profits are reinvested into upgrading facilities, expanding services, and improving patient care rather than distributed to shareholders. Its goal is to improve community health and patient outcomes by expanding access to high-quality care and maintaining Joint Commission accreditation with ongoing community health planning.

Company size
501-1,000
Company stage
Early VC
Total funding
$1.8M
Headquarters
Laguna Hills, CA
Founded
2005

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