Nocturnal Endocrine Advanced Practice Provider
About the role
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is one of the world's leading cancer centers, dedicated to excellence in patient care, research, education, and prevention. Within the Endocrine Neoplasia and Hormonal Disorders (HD) department, the Nocturnal Endocrine Advanced Practice Provider delivers specialized inpatient endocrine and diabetes care for patients with complex medical needs. The provider serves as a key clinical resource during overnight operations, supporting continuity of care, patient safety, and optimal clinical outcomes, working closely with faculty physicians, multidisciplinary teams, patients, and families to provide expert assessment, treatment planning, inpatient consultation services, and diabetes management across the institution.
Responsibilities
- Provide inpatient endocrine and diabetes clinical coverage during overnight shifts with attending physician oversight.
- Manage endocrinopathies and endocrine-related complications associated with cancer therapies.
- Assess and manage glucose control, lipid management, insulin therapies, and insulin pump patients.
- Conduct comprehensive health assessments, develop treatment plans, implement care, and evaluate outcomes.
- Practice autonomously within scope of practice and collaborate across the healthcare continuum.
- Initiate clinical assignments independently and communicate effectively with physicians and care teams.
- Attend Diabetes Services Meetings and Division of Internal Medicine Grand Rounds.
- Share responsibility for inpatient service coverage, triage, consultations, and scheduling coordination.
- Respond to telephone consultations and provide clear written and verbal clinical communication.
- Provide initial assessment and management of urgent endocrine and diabetes issues throughout the institution during overnight hours.
- Complete post-admission assessments for patients with diabetes admitted overnight.