Boston Children's Hospital
Nurse Practitioner/Phys. Assistant - Intermediate Care Program, Temp
Boston Children's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298
TEMPORARY POSITIONThis Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant will be responsible for:
Providing care to infants, children, adolescents and families for management of acute and chronic illnesses requiring intensive nursing and medical supports but not requiring the ICU.Collaborating with the supervising physician to conduct patient assessments, medical histories, physical exams, and diagnose health and developmental problems.Participating in the ICP medical rounds, including the presentation of clinical information, the progress and management of patients, and assisting in establishing and implementing treatment plans.Participating in or leading quality and safety initiatives and research in the ICP.Offering expertise as consultant and educator to nursing staff.36 hours, day/night rotation and every 3rd weekend rotations, 12 hours shifts, through end of August.To qualify, you must have:A minimum of 2+ years inpatient pediatric experience with preference for those with experience in caring for higher acuity or higher complexity patients1+ year of Pediatric NP or PA experience preferredWould consider new graduate nurse practitioner with recent pediatric inpatient RN experienceMaster’s Degree with current NP or PA license, BLS and PALS certification
Keywords:Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant, Pediatrics, Intermediate Care, Patient Care, Acute Illness, Chronic Illness, Healthcare, Medical Assessment, Treatment Plans
Providing care to infants, children, adolescents and families for management of acute and chronic illnesses requiring intensive nursing and medical supports but not requiring the ICU.Collaborating with the supervising physician to conduct patient assessments, medical histories, physical exams, and diagnose health and developmental problems.Participating in the ICP medical rounds, including the presentation of clinical information, the progress and management of patients, and assisting in establishing and implementing treatment plans.Participating in or leading quality and safety initiatives and research in the ICP.Offering expertise as consultant and educator to nursing staff.36 hours, day/night rotation and every 3rd weekend rotations, 12 hours shifts, through end of August.To qualify, you must have:A minimum of 2+ years inpatient pediatric experience with preference for those with experience in caring for higher acuity or higher complexity patients1+ year of Pediatric NP or PA experience preferredWould consider new graduate nurse practitioner with recent pediatric inpatient RN experienceMaster’s Degree with current NP or PA license, BLS and PALS certification
Keywords:Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant, Pediatrics, Intermediate Care, Patient Care, Acute Illness, Chronic Illness, Healthcare, Medical Assessment, Treatment Plans