Nurse Practitioner, Growth and Nutrition Program (temp)
84836BR
Pediatrics-GI/Nutrition
Status
Part-Time
Standard Hours per Week
40
Job Category
Advanced Practice Provider,
Regular, Temporary, Per Diem
Temporary
Pay Range
$60.00-$96.28 Hourly
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 Growth and Nutrition Program (GNP) at Boston Children’s Hospital is one of seven multidisciplinary programs partially funded by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health to support infants and young children experiencing malnutrition and/or feeding difficulties.
We are seeking a temporary Nurse Practitioner to provide specialized, family-centered care to pediatric patients (newborn through age 7) with feeding challenges and poor weight gain. This role works collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to assess, manage, and improve nutritional outcomes across clinical and community settings.
Key Responsibilities
• Provide family education and clinical care to pediatric patients (newborn – age 7) with feeding difficulties and poor weight gain during clinic sessions at Boston Children’s Hospital
• Triage patient concerns and provide follow-up support to families
• Coordinate and conduct home, school, and daycare visits for meal observations (may be conducted remotely as appropriate)
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary GNP team, Massachusetts Department of Public Health, and community-based resources to support patient care and outreach
• Support care coordination and continuity across clinical and community environments
- Schedule: 6 month temporary coverage starting in July, 40 hours Mon-Fri 8AM-5PM
- Location: Boston and Needham
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
• Masters of Science degree in Nursing required
Experience:
• Minimum of 3 years of pediatric nursing experience
• Experience with children with feeding disorders strongly preferred
• Experience working in community-based or public health settings preferred
Licensure and Certification:
• National certification as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP) or Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
• Current BLS/CPR certification required
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The posted pay range is Boston Children’s reasonable and good-faith expectation for this pay at the time of posting.
Any base pay offer provided depends on skills, experience, education, certifications, and a variety of other job-related factors. Base pay is one part of a comprehensive benefits package that includes 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.
Boston Children’s Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, age, disability, military or veteran status or any other classification protected by law in hiring, promotion, compensation and other terms and conditions of employment. Boston Children’s Hospital collects and maintains information regarding gender, race, and ethnicity for equal opportunity compliance purposes. Boston Children’s Hospital also is subject to various government recordkeeping and reporting requirements for the administration of civil rights laws and regulations.
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