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 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. Join Longwood Specialty Physicians (LSP), a network of practitioners committed to providing community care close to home and delivering world-class medical expertise in the communities it serves. As part of its dedication to excellence, Longwood Specialty Physicians is associated with Harvard Medical Faculty Physicians (HMFP) and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC), renowned organizations that offer access to innovative research, advanced education, and a network of 680+ providers. Together, they support the delivery of exceptional care, promote professional development, and foster balance between work and home for their teams. LSP compassionately serves patients in the community setting to create a healthy future for them and their families. HMFP/APHMFP is a multi-specialty physician organization made up of over 2,400 physicians, researchers, and advanced practitioners dedicated to providing quality and excellence in teaching, research, and clinical care.

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.
• Current license (or eligibility) to practice as a Nurse Practitioner in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts by the Board of Registration in Nursing.
• 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 (Medicare, Medicaid, Blue Cross/Blue Shield etc.)

Nice To Haves

• Experience in diabetes care preferred.
• 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

Responsibilities

• Participating in clinical care
• Opportunity for research
• Opportunity for teaching
• Deliver person-centered, comprehensive diabetes care
• Contribute to the activities of the inpatient diabetes consult service in coordination with a team of attending physicians, endocrine fellows, and diabetes educators

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees