Endocrinology & Specialty Care Nurse Practitioner (APRN/FNP/AGNP) in Las Vegas, Nevada at Med-Care Providers

About Med-Care Providers

Med-Care Providers is a patient-centered medical practice committed to delivering high-quality primary and specialty care across Nevada. We combine clinical excellence with innovative care models, including in-office, telehealth, and community-based services.

Our mission is to improve access, outcomes, and patient experience through compassionate, evidence-based medicine. We foster a collaborative environment where providers and staff are empowered to deliver exceptional care while continuing to grow professionally.

Med-Care Providers, LLC is expanding and is seeking an experienced Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) to join our growing specialty practice in Las Vegas, Nevada. We are looking for a motivated provider with a passion for endocrinology, metabolic health, hormone optimization, allergy care, and obesity medicine.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a modern, patient-focused practice utilizing the latest evidence-based treatments and technology.

Position Summary

The Endocrinology & Specialty Care Nurse Practitioner will provide comprehensive outpatient evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, and long-term management of patients with endocrine and metabolic disorders. The provider will collaborate with primary care providers and specialists to deliver individualized, evidence-based care while utilizing the latest clinical guidelines and technologies.

The ideal candidate is passionate about chronic disease management, patient education, preventive medicine, and improving long-term health outcomes.

Primary Responsibilities

The selected provider will independently evaluate, diagnose, treat, and manage patients with endocrine and metabolic disorders within the scope of Nevada APRN practice.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Diabetes Management

Evaluate and manage patients with:

Type 1 DiabetesType 2 DiabetesPrediabetesGestational Diabetes (when appropriate)Insulin Resistance

Responsibilities include:

Initiation and adjustment of insulin therapyOral diabetic medication managementGLP-1 receptor agonist therapySGLT-2 inhibitor managementDiabetes educationPrevention of diabetic complicationsIndividualized treatment planningLong-term disease managementContinuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM)

Manage and interpret Continuous Glucose Monitoring systems, including:

DexcomFreeStyle LibreOther FDA-approved CGM devices

Responsibilities include:

CGM interpretationGlycemic trend analysisMedication adjustmentsPatient educationDevice troubleshootingOngoing glucose managementInsulin Pump Management

Evaluate and manage patients utilizing insulin pump therapy, including:

OmnipodTandemMedtronicOther FDA-approved insulin pump systems

Responsibilities include:

Pump initiationBasal and bolus adjustmentsDevice educationTroubleshootingFollow-up managementThyroid Disorders

Evaluate and manage patients with:

HypothyroidismHyperthyroidismHashimoto's ThyroiditisGraves' DiseaseThyroid NodulesThyroiditisGoiter

Responsibilities include:

Laboratory interpretationMedication managementThyroid hormone replacement therapyImaging reviewReferral coordination when indicatedOsteoporosis & Bone Health

Provide evaluation and treatment for:

OsteoporosisOsteopeniaVitamin D DeficiencyCalcium Disorders

Responsibilities include:

DEXA scan interpretationFracture risk assessmentMedication managementNutritional counselingLong-term monitoringMetabolic Disorders

Evaluate and manage patients with:

Metabolic SyndromeDyslipidemiaObesity-related endocrine disordersInsulin ResistanceEndocrine-related hypertensionLaboratory & Diagnostic Evaluation

Order, interpret, and manage:

Complete Blood Count (CBC)Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP)Hemoglobin A1cLipid PanelThyroid Function Tests (TSH, Free T4, Free T3)Thyroid AntibodiesVitamin DVitamin B12Iron StudiesCortisolACTHTestosteroneEstradiolFSH/LHInsulin LevelsC-PeptideAdditional endocrine laboratory testing as clinically indicatedPatient Education

Provide education regarding:

Diabetes self-managementNutritionExerciseLifestyle modificationMedication adherenceInsulin administrationContinuous glucose monitoringPrevention of disease complicationsDocumentationComplete accurate and timely Electronic Medical Record (EMR) documentationMaintain compliance with organizational, state, federal, and payer requirementsEnsure appropriate coding and clinical documentation standardsQualificationsRequiredActive Nevada APRN LicenseNational Board Certification (FNP, AGNP, Adult NP, or Adult-Gerontology NP)Current DEA Registration (or eligibility to obtain)Current BLS CertificationStrong clinical assessment and diagnostic skillsExcellent communication and patient education skillsProficiency with Electronic Medical Records (EMR)PreferredExperience in EndocrinologyExperience managing diabetesExperience interpreting Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) dataExperience managing insulin pump therapyFamiliarity with ADA, AACE, and Endocrine Society clinical practice guidelinesExperience treating thyroid disorders and osteoporosisBilingual (English/Spanish) preferred