Elnunu Medical Pc·New York
The FNP will diagnose and manage diabetes, hyperlipidemia, and other metabolic conditions within a primary care setting. Responsibilities include adjusting medications, providing patient education on lifestyle modifications, and coordinating care with specialists.
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.
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
Patient Education & Counseling
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
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)
Required: Master’s 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
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
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
Candidates must hold a Master's or Doctorate degree from an accredited NP program and be board certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner. An active state NP license and DEA registration are required.
Market context
Advanced-practice roles in New York often reflect steady demand in settings that need licensed NPs who can work across clinical workflows and documentation. These positions are competitive because employers typically look for a master’s-prepared nurse practitioner with current BCLS and ATLS certification, plus strong computerized medical recordkeeping skills. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly confirm fit before applying, since they are pulled from the original job description to save research time.