Nurse Practitioner, Adult Diabetes

Harvard Medical Faculty Physicians • Boston, MA

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About The Position

The Adult Diabetes Section of the Joslin Diabetes Center is seeking to recruit a nurse practitioner to join its large group of providers, participating in clinical care, with some opportunity for research, and teaching if desired. The Joslin Diabetes Center, a world-renowned diabetes institution affiliated with Harvard Medical School and member of the Beth Israel Lahey Health network, offers cutting-edge diabetes care to a diverse population across the Greater Boston area, as well as other national and international visitors. As part of our collegial group of clinicians, you will join 18 MDs and 11 NPs supported by exceptional CDCES, RD's, exercise physiologists, and behavioral health specialists to deliver person-centered, comprehensive diabetes care. Specific interest and expertise in subspecialty diabetes care is particularly welcome, including: Management of persons with diabetes in pregnancy, Weight management in type 2 diabetes, Care of young adults with type 1 diabetes, with a focus on diabetes technology, Care for the underserved and for diverse populations. Although primarily in the outpatient setting, the ideal candidate may also contribute to the activities of the inpatient diabetes consult service in coordination with a team of attending physicians, endocrine fellows, and diabetes educators.

Requirements

• M.S.N. and current certification to practice as a Nurse Practitioner from an accredited/recognized certifying body.
• Minimum of one year's experience working as a Nurse Practitioner required.
• Experience in diabetes care preferred.
• Current license (or eligibility) to practice as a Nurse Practitioner in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
• Valid DEA and MCS numbers for prescription writing practices.
• Has obtained or is in the process of obtaining provider numbers from all insurance carriers that currently contract nurse practitioners.

Responsibilities

• Participate in clinical care for diabetes patients.
• Engage in research opportunities if desired.
• Teach as part of the clinical team if interested.
• Manage diabetes care for patients in pregnancy.
• Support weight management in type 2 diabetes.
• Care for young adults with type 1 diabetes, focusing on diabetes technology.
• Provide care for underserved and diverse populations.
• Contribute to inpatient diabetes consult service activities.

Benefits

• Access to innovative research and advanced education.
• Support for professional development.
• Fostering balance between work and home.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees