Nurse Practitioner, Emergency Medicine (39 hrs)

80481BR

Pediatrics-Emergency Medicine

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Status
Part-Time

Standard Hours per Week
39

Job Category
Advanced Practice Provider,

Regular, Temporary, Per Diem
Regular

Office/Site Location
Boston

Remote Eligibility
Onsite Only

Job Posting Description

At Boston Children’s Hospital, the quality of our care – and our inclusive hospital working environment – lies in the diversity of our people. With patients from local communities and 160 countries around the world, we’re committed to reflecting the spectrum of their cultures, while opening doors of opportunity for our team. Here, different talents pursue common goals. Voices are heard and ideas are shared. Join us, and discover how your unique contributions can change lives. Yours included.

The Nurse Practitioner will be responsible for:

  • Providing individualized care to the emergency department’s long-stay patient population, which is mostly comprised of patients boarding for definitive psychiatric care.
  • Providing individualized care for patients boarding with behavioral health emergencies
  • Addressing urgent medical needs
  • Attending morning rounds with the ED Psychiatry team and the charge nurse to review and coordinate plans
  • Supporting the nursing staff and the Behavioral Response Team in treating ED patients with acute agitation and unsafe behaviors using both pharmacological and non-pharmacological de-escalation techniques
  • Providing emergency care to infants, children and young adults in a fast-paced, Level 1 Trauma Center with trauma-related, surgical and medical illnesses of various acuities and complexity.
  • Collaborating with a supervising physician to conduct patient assessments and physical examinations, and to diagnose and treat health problems.
  • Reviewing and addressing abnormal test results for discharged ED patients
  • 39 hours per week, shifts are Monday through Sunday and include days/evenings/overnights/weekends/holidays. (Eligible for full time benefits)

To qualify you must have:

  • A Master of Science Degree in Nursing (MSN)
  • A current MA PNP/FNP
  • Pediatric acute care experience preferred.
  • At least one year of RN/NP experience in an acute care setting preferred.

Boston Children’s Hospital offers competitive compensation and unmatched benefits including flexible schedules, affordable health, vision and dental insurance, child care and student loan subsidies, generous levels of time off, 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension, Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement, cell phone plan discounts and discounted rates on T-passes. Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork

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Boston Children’s Hospital requires all employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and Flu, (unless you are eligible for a medical or religious exemption).

Boston Children’s Hospital is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability.

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