When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.
To improve the quality, efficiency, and continuity of diabetes and endocrine care across inpatient and outpatient settings—particularly for Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (DFCI) patients—through the addition of a dedicated Nurse Practitioner (NP).
Job Description:
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Inpatient
- Manage inpatient diabetes consults (new and follow-up), prioritizing DFCI patients
- Assist with complex glycemic management (e.g., steroids, insulin initiation)
- Evaluate and manage inpatient hypercalcemia consults, including workup coordination, IV bisphosphonate initiation, and triage of underlying etiology
- Collaborate closely with endocrinology attending and oncology teams
- Support discharge planning (education, insulin teaching, CGM when appropriate)
- Facilitate transitions to outpatient endocrine care
Outpatient
- Provide follow-up for recently discharged patients, including those treated for hypercalcemia
- Manage diabetes (type 1, type 2, steroid-induced)
- Support care for endocrine conditions (thyroid, adrenal, pituitary, immunotherapy-related)
- Improve access by reducing new patient and follow-up wait times
- Titrate medications and monitor CGM data
QUALIFICATIONS:
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED
- Registered Nurse with Massachusetts licensure and certification to practice in an expanded role.
- Physician Assistant licensure. Massachusetts/Federal narcotic license.
- Three years of clinical experience in an inpatient or outpatient setting.
- Ability to gather and interpret data for the diagnosis and management of medical conditions.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently with physician and administrative input as necessary.
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Busy medical practice environment. Flexibility in hours to meet the demands of the practice.
- Some exposure to patients and related hazards when performing procedures (Laboratory, EKG, etc.).
Mount Auburn Hospital employees must be able to readily adjust to change and handle a rapid-paced environment and the stresses associated with that, while continuing to provide high-quality, efficient service.
Workflow
- NP embedded within the inpatient endocrine consult service
- Primary focus on DFCI patients; supports general consults as needed
- Works under attending supervision with daily team rounding
- Coordinates directly with oncology and primary teams
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
- Consistently promote a culture of Wellbeing, Empathy, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Equity as outlined in the organization's WE CARE values.
- Demonstrated commitment and actions to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment
- List general physical expectations? (i.e. Must be able to stand/walk for prolonged periods of time, must be able to lift up to 25 lbs, etc.)
- List language requirements?
Pay Range:
$113,776.00 USD – $150,000.00 USD
The pay range listed for this position is the annual base salary range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law.
