Position Summary/ Department Summary

Nurse Practitioner Inpatient Pain Team

Key Responsibilities

• Providing care to infants, children, adolescents, young adults with pain from acute and chronic illnesses in the inpatient setting.
• Collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to conduct patient assessments, medical histories, physical exams and develop a plan of care based on the source of pain and patient needs.
• Facilitating collaboration with members of the multidisciplinary team and other consulting services to provide comprehensive care for optimal patient outcomes.
• Participating in quality and safety initiatives and research.
• Providing consultation and education to staff members, patients and families as needed on pertinent topics
• 36 hours per week, less than 50% day/night rotation, 12 hour shifts, with every 4th weekend (Flexible schedule arrangements are possible for those who are seeking a set schedule and need to work less nights, weekends and or holidays)
  
  

Education

Minimum Qualifications

• A Master’s Degree in Nursing
  
  

Experience:

• 3-5 years’ experience in a pediatric setting, ideally with a pediatric intensive care background
• Excellent critical thinking and communication skills are required
  
  

Licensure/ Certifications:

• A current MA NP license
• BLS and PALS certification
  
  

**Sign-on bonus of $4,500.00 for part-time (36 hours) APP hires (who have not worked at BCH in the past 2 years.)

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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