Endocrinology Nurse Practitioner

2 days ago

Boston MA United States Boston Medical Center (BMC) Full time
Job DescriptionPosition Summary

The licensed and credentialed Nurse Practitioner (NP) provides diagnosis, treatment, consultation, and follow-up under the direction of 1 or more physicians in the clinic. The NP performs age and specialty appropriate physical examinations and preventive health measures within prescribed guidelines. As an expert professional, the Nurse Practitioner is responsible and accountable for the application of the nursing process, supervision of clinical practice, research involvement, consultative services, inter and intradepartmental liaison, education, leadership and patient care management across the health care continuum from preventative, acute care through discharge.

Join a thriving team: You'll collaborate with pediatric endocrinologists, nurses, and a nutritionist. Engage in ambulatory and inpatient care, teach and contribute to a Pediatric-to-Adult Transition Clinic.

Dedicated to serving diverse communities: Our department of 110 faculty provides a full range of pediatric subspecialty care. We are committed to addressing the needs of underserved communities, with the majority of our patients coming from racial and ethnic minority populations. We believe in the vital role of cultural and social diversity and embrace anti-racism and inclusivity. In this role you will have the opportunity to advance health equity as you help facilitate access to the most advanced technologies for youth with diabetes and new therapeutic options for young people with obesity.

Lead in patient care: Provide endocrinology, diabetes, and weight management clinical care in the ambulatory and inpatient setting. We offer comprehensive Type 1 and 2 Diabetes Programs and an Adolescent Transgender Program. We have a co-located ambulatory procedure unit for endocrine testing. We collaborate closely with Pediatric and Adult GI and Nutrition on weight management services, including bariatric surgery. We enjoy a robust collaboration with our Adult Endocrinology colleagues, including an embedded adult endocrinologist, to manage a Transition to Adult Endocrine Care Program for our adolescents. We have a strong partnership with Endocrinology at Boston Children’s Hospital, including shared clinic and consult coverage and seamless access to quaternary care. Strong clinical skills, and a passion for academic medicine are essential.

Position: Nurse Practitioner

Department: Endocrinology

Schedule: Part Time

Essential Responsibilities / Duties

  • Clinical Practice
  • Provides direct care, counseling, and teaching to patients and families according to established collaborative protocols and standards of care.
  • Sets priorities for appropriate and efficient management of patient care that reflects cost effective management of time, available human resources, supplies, and equipment.
  • Performs physical examinations and provides preventive health measures within prescribed guidelines and appropriate to patient needs.
  • Orders, interprets, and evaluates appropriate lab and diagnostic tests to assess patient's clinical problems and health care needs.
  • Based on outcome of diagnostic, lab, and physical assessment findings, arranges for appropriate plan of care and follow-up.
  • Records pertinent patient care findings in the medical record. Maintains interdisciplinary approach to planning and communicating patient care information by discussing patient data with appropriate physicians and other health care professionals.
  • Evaluates outcomes of patient care and makes necessary revisions in care plan.
  • Seeks and provides consultative services as required.
  • Through patient education and counseling, incorporates the concepts of health maintenance, prevention, and promotion into daily practice.
  • Demonstrates awareness of community resources and assists staff, patients, and families to effectively utilize them.
  • Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age groups of patients regularly served.
  • Notifies supervisor when patients in age groups not regularly served present, and seeks assistance from individuals with the knowledge of the specialized needs of such patient age groups.
  • Professional Development
  • In collaboration with appropriate physicians, assists in the development, implementation, evaluation, and revision of nurse practitioner guidelines, policies, procedures, and protocols.
  • Demonstrates leadership skills in problem solving with and directing designated personnel in assigned clinical area.
  • Maintains current knowledge of legislation that may affect the health care delivery system and the function of the nurse practitioner in the hospital setting.
  • Serves on nursing and hospital committees when requested and refers appropriate information to various departmental and hospital committees as needed.
  • Identifies own learning needs and assumes responsibility for maintaining current knowledge and competency in clinical practice area.
  • Educates patients, families, and professionals through the development of educational materials, in-services, formal lectures, and/or publications.
  • Quality Assessment/improvement and Research
  • Consistently participates in the quality assessment/improvement program for the service.
  • Based on quality improvement finding, identifies appropriate follow-up quality improvement projects or research studies.
  • Utilizes quality improvement data and research findings to enhance patient care.
  • Participates in patient care research at a level consistent with educational background and experience.

Other Duties

4.1 Perform other duties as needed.

Education

JOB REQUIREMENTS

  • Master's degree in nursing required. Completion of an accredited educational program for nurse practitioners required.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Required

  • Current license to practice as a registered nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts with authorization by the Board of Registration in Nursing to practice in an expanded role.
  • Registered with the ANCC or other accrediting organization for Nurse Practitioners.
  • Registered with the State of Massachusetts and DEA for prescription writing privileges.
  • Current BLS and ACLS Certification.

Knowledge And Skills

  • Expert clinical judgment and ability to be self-directive and demonstrate initiative in an expanded role.
  • Demonstrated critical thinking, problem solving and conflict resolution skills.
  • Full command (verbal and written) of the English language.
  • Demonstrated ability to apply principles of adult learning to provide effective patient and/or family education.
  • Organizational skills to set priorities and efficiently complete assigned work.
  • Effective interpersonal skills to facilitate communication with the various members of the health care team, patients and families.
  • Computer proficiency inclusive of the ability to access, enter, and interpret computerized data/information required.
  • Physical ability to meet the core job responsibilities in accordance with the practice setting demands for the patient populations regularly served.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans

  • Endocrinology Nurse Practitioner

    3 days ago

    Boston, MA, United States Boston Medical Center (BMC) Full time

    Job DescriptionPosition SummaryThe licensed and credentialed Nurse Practitioner (NP) provides diagnosis, treatment, consultation, and follow-up under the direction of 1 or more physicians in the clinic. The NP performs age and specialty appropriate physical examinations and preventive health measures within prescribed guidelines. As an expert professional,...

  • Endocrinology Nurse Practitioner

    1 month ago

    Fall River, MA, United States GO Staffing Full time

    Endocrinology Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant position available in the SE area of Massachusetts - 20 min from Providence, RI, 1 hour from Boston, 30 min from Cape CodBoard Certified Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA)Clinic based - no hospital dutiesMultispecialty groupFull time perm position - Mon-Fri 8:30-5 with no night,...

  • Endocrinology Nurse Practitioner

    1 month ago

    Fall River, MA, United States GO Staffing Full time

    Endocrinology Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant position available in the SE area of Massachusetts - 20 min from Providence, RI, 1 hour from Boston, 30 min from Cape CodBoard Certified Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA)Clinic based - no hospital dutiesMultispecialty groupFull time perm position - Mon-Fri 8:30-5 with no night,...

  • Locums To Permanent

    1 week ago

    Holyoke, MA, United States Medical Search International Full time

    Medical Search International has a great Endocrinology Nurse Practitioner opportunity available in Massachusetts. Please see the below practice description and contact me at any time to discuss the opportunity in further detail. Job Details: -Location: Holyoke, MA -Specialty: Endocrinology Nurse Practitioner/Internal Medicine Nurse...

  • Endocrinology Nurse Practitioner

    1 week ago

    Albuquerque, NM, United States Necnic Group Full time

    Endocrinology Nurse PractitionerPosition: Full-TimeJob Summary:Join a thriving, established endocrinology practice in Albuquerque, NM, as a full-time Nurse Practitioner. This outpatient-only role offers a supportive, collaborative environment where you will manage a busy patient load and work with a dedicated healthcare team.Position Highlights:Setting:...

  • Endocrinology Nurse Practitioner

    1 month ago

    Brooklyn, NY, United States Medicorp, Inc. dba Physician Empire Full time

    Endocrinology Nurse Practitioner-Brooklyn New York FQHC is seeking a Nurse Practitioner with experience in Endocrinology to join their teamSalary $115,000+ depending on experienceExperienced and new grads are encouraged to applyBackground in Endo is preferredFull support staff including front desk and APPsVery tight-knit, well run clinicClinic is open...

  • Endocrinology Nurse Practitioner

    1 month ago

    Brooklyn, NY, United States Medicorp, Inc. dba Physician Empire Full time

    Endocrinology Nurse Practitioner-Brooklyn New York FQHC is seeking a Nurse Practitioner with experience in Endocrinology to join their teamSalary $115,000+ depending on experienceExperienced and new grads are encouraged to applyBackground in Endo is preferredFull support staff including front desk and APPsVery tight-knit, well run clinicClinic is open...

  • Endocrinology Nurse Practitioner

    4 weeks ago

    Pomona, NY, United States iRecruitMD Full time

    Job Title: Endocrinology Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA)Location: Near Pomona NY Position Type: Full-time Job Description We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Endocrinology Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our growing healthcare team. The ideal candidate will have experience in managing and treating a broad range of...

  • Pediatric Endocrinology Nurse Practitioner

    2 weeks ago

    Norfolk, VA, United States Children's Specialty Group Full time

    Children s Specialty Group, PLLC (CSG) at Children s Hospital of The King s Daughters (CHKD) in Hampton Roads Virginia is seeking a nurse practitioner to join our Endocrinology team. This position requires you to work alongside Pediatric Endocrinologists and interdisciplinary team to provide direct patient care. Candidates without experience should be...

  • Pediatric Endocrinology Nurse Practitioner

    4 weeks ago

    Norfolk, VA, United States Children's Specialty Group Full time

    Children s Specialty Group, PLLC (CSG) at Children s Hospital of The King s Daughters (CHKD) in Hampton Roads Virginia is seeking a nurse practitioner to join our Endocrinology team. This position requires you to work alongside Pediatric Endocrinologists and interdisciplinary team to provide direct patient care. Candidates without experience should be...

  • Pediatric Endocrinology Nurse Practitioner

    4 weeks ago

    Norfolk, VA, United States Children's Specialty Group Full time

    Children s Specialty Group, PLLC (CSG) at Children s Hospital of The King s Daughters (CHKD) in Hampton Roads Virginia is seeking a nurse practitioner to join our Endocrinology team. This position requires you to work alongside Pediatric Endocrinologists and interdisciplinary team to provide direct patient care. Candidates without experience should be...

  • Endocrinology Nurse Practitioner

    2 days ago

    Boston, United States Boston Medical Center (BMC) Full time

    Job DescriptionPosition SummaryThe licensed and credentialed Nurse Practitioner (NP) provides diagnosis, treatment, consultation, and follow-up under the direction of 1 or more physicians in the clinic. The NP performs age and specialty appropriate physical examinations and preventive health measures within prescribed guidelines. As an expert professional,...

  • Endocrinology Nurse Practitioner

    14 hours ago

    Boston, United States Boston Medical Center (BMC) Full time

    Job DescriptionPosition SummaryThe licensed and credentialed Nurse Practitioner (NP) provides diagnosis, treatment, consultation, and follow-up under the direction of 1 or more physicians in the clinic. The NP performs age and specialty appropriate physical examinations and preventive health measures within prescribed guidelines. As an expert professional,...

  • Endocrinology Nurse Practitioner

    5 days ago

    Boston, United States Boston Medical Center (BMC) Full time

    Job DescriptionPosition SummaryThe licensed and credentialed Nurse Practitioner (NP) provides diagnosis, treatment, consultation, and follow-up under the direction of 1 or more physicians in the clinic. The NP performs age and specialty appropriate physical examinations and preventive health measures within prescribed guidelines. As an expert professional,...

  • Endocrinology Nurse Practitioner

    1 month ago

    Hartford, CT, United States Palm Health Resources Full time

    We are hiring an Advanced Practitioner Provider (APRN or PA-C) to work as an integral team member for our Endocrinology Inpatient team in Coastal Connecticut The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant will join the Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism team with our nationally respected program. Located between Boston and New York City, Connecticut...

  • Endocrinology Nurse Practitioner

    1 month ago

    Brooklyn, NY, United States CHS Recruiting Full time

    OPEN POSITION: Nurse Practitioner - EndocrinologySCHEDULE: - Full-Time- 40 Hours per Week- No On-Call- No Nights- No WeekendsOFFICE HOURS:- Monday to Thursday, 8:00am to 6:00pm- Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm- Closed Weekends + HolidaysCOMPENSATION:- $130,000 to $150,000 Base Salary, dependent upon experience- Sign-On Bonus- Malpractice Insurance- Medical / Dental...

  • Endocrinology Nurse Practitioner

    1 month ago

    Brooklyn, NY, United States CHS Recruiting Full time

    OPEN POSITION: Nurse Practitioner - EndocrinologySCHEDULE: - Full-Time- 40 Hours per Week- No On-Call- No Nights- No WeekendsOFFICE HOURS:- Monday to Thursday, 8:00am to 6:00pm- Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm- Closed Weekends + HolidaysCOMPENSATION:- $130,000 to $150,000 Base Salary, dependent upon experience- Sign-On Bonus- Malpractice Insurance- Medical / Dental...

  • Endocrinology Nurse Practitioner

    1 month ago

    Trumbull, CT, United States Hartford HealthCare Full time

    Hartford HealthCare, the largest and most comprehensive healthcare system in Connecticut, has a new opportunity available for an Endocrinology Advanced Practice Provider (APRN or PA-C), to join our well-establish and cohesive Endocrinology team, practicing in Bridgeport, CT.Some highlights of this opportunity include:The endocrinology physician assistant or...

  • Endocrinology Nurse Practitioner

    1 month ago

    Norwich, CT, United States Hartford HealthCare Full time

    Hartford HealthCare, the largest and most comprehensive healthcare system in Connecticut, has a new opportunity available for an Endocrinology Advanced Practice Provider (APRN or PA-C), to join our well-establish and cohesive Endocrinology team, practicing in Norwich, CT.Some highlights of this opportunity include:The endocrinology physician assistant or...

  • Endocrinology Nurse Practitioner

    4 weeks ago

    Albuquerque, NM, United States Protean Med LLC Full time

    Looking for a full-time Endocrinology Nurse Practitioner to join an established, employed practice in Albuquerque, NM. Two years of Endocrinology NP experience required (registered dietitian experience will qualify as well). Join 2 physicians, 1 NP & 1 Dietitian Outpatient Only Schedule Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. No Weekend Requirement Clinic Call:...