Endocrinology Nurse Practitioner Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility in Boston, Massachusetts

Endocrine; Boston, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 131,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Endocrine is seeking a Nurse Practitioner for a locum endocrinology assignment in the Boston area, covering adult inpatient and outpatient services at a hospital-based facility.

Shift is 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, Monday through Friday, with potential weekend call. Board certification is required, prescriptive authority is required, and at least 1 year of inpatient and/or outpatient endocrinology experience as an APP is preferred. Boston living offers rich history and culture.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year inpatient/outpatient endocrinology experience as an APP.
• Board certification as NP required.
• Prescriptive authority required.
• Endocrinology coverage for inpatient and outpatient settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide endocrinology services and diabetes education.
• Triage and urgent visits.
• In-basket management.
• Insulin pump management.
• Weekend call coverage as assigned.

Skills

Endocrinology

Diabetes management

Inpatient care

Outpatient care

Insulin pump therapy

Education

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)

Tools

Epic

Cerner

Job description

This Job at a Glance

• Job Reference Id:ORD-223402-NP-MA
• Title:NP
• Dates Needed:October 5 - Ongoing
• Shift Type:Day Shift;Call
• Assignment Type:Inpatient;Outpatient
• Call Required:Negotiable
• Board Certification Required:Yes
• Job Duration:Locums

About the Facility

This hospital-based facility provides specialized endocrinology services through both inpatient and outpatient settings, with an on-site clinic available to support coordinated patient care. The facility operates with structured scheduling and established clinical protocols to support locum tenens clinicians during assigned coverage periods. It is equipped to serve an adult patient population across both inpatient and outpatient endocrinology service lines.

About the Facility Location

The area surrounding this assignment offers clinicians access to a range of historical, cultural, and recreational attractions suited to varied interests. Points of interest include the Freedom Trail, Fenway Park, the North End, Beacon Hill, and Boston Harbor, with options ranging from trolley and walking tours to whale watching and harbor cruises. Day trips to destinations such as Newport and Fall River, located approximately one hour outside the area, offer additional experiences including coastal scenery and historic sites.

About the Clinician's Workday

The nurse practitioner will provide endocrinology services Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, covering inpatient, outpatient, or both settings based on availability and assignment needs. Clinical responsibilities include diabetes expertise and education, triage, urgent visits, in-basket management, and insulin pump management; experience with insulin pumps is a plus but not required. Potential weekend call coverage spans Friday 5:00 PM through Monday 8:00 AM, with in-house work required on Saturday and Sunday. A minimum of one year of inpatient and/or outpatient endocrinology experience as an APP is required for this assignment.

Additional Job Details

• Case Load/PPD:Variable
• Support Staff:n/a
• Patient Population:Adults
• Call Ratio/Schedule:potentially weekends
• Location Type:On-Site
• Prescriptive Authority Required:Yes
• Government:No