Boston Children's Hospital
Per Diem Medical Nurse Practitioner for Behavioral Health, ED
Boston Children's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298
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 Per Diem 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. Daily responsibilities will include:
Providing individualized care for up to 12 patients per dayPerforming a physical examination and addressing urgent medical needsAttending morning rounds with the ED Psychiatry team and the charge nurse to review the plan for each patientSupporting 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
Depending on shift type and departmental needs, other responsibilities may include:
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 acuity 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 that come to the ED results pool
ED NP per diem requirements:
The per diem NP will be required to work 18 hours per month. Approximately 6 shifts per 3-month schedule block.Three weekend shifts per three-month period are requiredHoliday requirements:
Summer: One shift on the eve or day of either Memorial Day, July 4th or Labor DayWinter: One shift on the eve or day of either Thanksgiving, Christmas or New Year's
To qualify, you must have:
A Master of Science Degree in Nursing (MSN)PNP/FNP licensePediatric acute care experience preferred.At least one year of RN/NP experience in an acute care setting preferred.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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Providing individualized care to the emergency department's long-stay patient population, which is mostly comprised of patients boarding for definitive psychiatric care. Daily responsibilities will include:
Providing individualized care for up to 12 patients per dayPerforming a physical examination and addressing urgent medical needsAttending morning rounds with the ED Psychiatry team and the charge nurse to review the plan for each patientSupporting 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
Depending on shift type and departmental needs, other responsibilities may include:
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 acuity 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 that come to the ED results pool
ED NP per diem requirements:
The per diem NP will be required to work 18 hours per month. Approximately 6 shifts per 3-month schedule block.Three weekend shifts per three-month period are requiredHoliday requirements:
Summer: One shift on the eve or day of either Memorial Day, July 4th or Labor DayWinter: One shift on the eve or day of either Thanksgiving, Christmas or New Year's
To qualify, you must have:
A Master of Science Degree in Nursing (MSN)PNP/FNP licensePediatric acute care experience preferred.At least one year of RN/NP experience in an acute care setting preferred.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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