Nurse Practitioner, Adult Diabetes (Joslin Diabetes Center)
Company: Joslin Diabetes Center
Location: Boston
Posted on: May 28, 2023
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Job Description:
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, RDs, exercise physiologists, and behavioral
health specialists to deliver person-centered,
culturally-sensitive, comprehensive diabetes care. Among others,
programs focused on underserved populations such as the Asian
American Diabetes Initiative and the LatinX Initiative are at the
core of our mission.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.Joslin values
diversity and inclusion, and we strongly encourage diversity
applicants.Responsibilities:Using the nursing process and employing
advanced skills and theory in health assessment, physical
examination, interpretation of laboratory and other diagnostic
tools, develops and implement a plan of care for patients with
episodic and chronic healthcare needs, according to professional
and organizational standards for quality and
productivity.Demonstrates critical thinking in the diagnostic
process.Establishes priorities to meet health and medical
needs.Prescribes medications within written guidelines for
practice.Documents data in the medical record in a clear, concise
manner.Monitors the individual's response to therapy and revises
the plan as indicated, with particular attention to education,
counseling, and encouragement of self-care.Provides/seeks
consultation to/from the consulting physician and other members of
the healthcare team as indicated by patient need. Provides written
communication about diagnostic/screening procedures to the patient
and other team members as appropriate.Identifies a process with
consulting/supervising physician to insure prescriptive practice is
reviewed according to regulatory requirements.Provides care in a
manner that also incorporates the principles of patient
satisfaction and cost effective care.As a member of the medical
team, will share the responsibilities on a proportionate basis with
back-up physician support as needed. Provide ambulatory services
and may contribute to the activities of the inpatient consult
services; provide weekend (phone) call. Qualifications:MSN and
current certification to practice as a nurse practitioner from an
accredited/recognized certifying bodyMinimum of one year's
experience working as a nurse practitionerExperience in diabetes
care preferredCurrent license, or eligibility, to practice as a
nurse practitioner in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts by the
Board of Registration in NursingValid DEA and MCS numbers, or
eligibility, for prescription writing practicesHas obtained or is
eligible to obtain provider numbers from insurance carriers that
currently contract nurse practitioners (Medicare, Medicaid, Blue
Cross/Blue Shield etc.) Joslin is an Equal Opportunity Employer of
Minority/Female/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.
Joslin values diversity and inclusion, and we encourage diversity
applicants.Joslin Diabetes Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer
and it is the policy of Joslin to prohibit discrimination of any
type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees, and
all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,
gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information,
marital/parental status, disability status, protected veteran
status or any other status protected by law.
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Keywords: Joslin Diabetes Center, Boston , Nurse Practitioner, Adult Diabetes (Joslin Diabetes Center), Healthcare , Boston, Massachusetts
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