Advanced Practice Provider - Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Shriners Children's; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Part time

Job summary

Shriners Children’s Portland is seeking a PRN Advanced Practice Provider to deliver weekend inpatient care for pediatric orthopedic and medically complex patients. The role requires independent work after orientation, with occasional weekday shifts for orientation and regular weekend coverage.

Ideal candidates have several years of pediatric inpatient experience, active PA or NP licensure in the state, NCCPA certification (for PAs) or equivalent board certification (for NPs), and BLS/PALS

Qualifications

• Candidate must have advanced practice experience with pediatric inpatients.
• Must hold active PA or NP license in the state of practice and NCCPA certification for PAs or board certs for NPs.
• DEA eligibility and BLS for Healthcare Providers are required; PALS may be required per assignment.

Responsibilities

• Provide weekend inpatient coverage for pediatric orthopedic and medically complex patients.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments, histories, and physical exams.
• Develop and implement care plans with the multidisciplinary team.
• Preoperative and postoperative evaluations and ongoing inpatient management.
• Educate families and coordinate care and discharge planning.

Skills

Pediatric inpatient care

DEA eligibility

BLS for HCP

PALS certification

Independent practice

Education

Master of Physician Assistant Studies

MSN or DNP for NP track

Active state license (PA/NP)

Job description

Company Overview

Shriners Children’s is an organization that respects, supports, and values each other. Named as the 2025 best mid-sized employer by Forbes, we are engaged in providing excellence in patient care, embracing multi-disciplinary education, and research with global impact. We foster a learning environment that values evidenced based practice, experience, innovation, and critical thinking. Our compassion, integrity, accountability, and resilience define us as leaders in pediatric specialty care for our children and their families.

With 20+ hospitals, outpatient clinics, ambulatory care centers and outreach locations across the globe, we provide excellent care to children up to age 18 regardless of their family’s ability to pay or insurance status. Please click here to learn more about our locations.

Job Description

Shriners Children’s Portland is seeking a PRN Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to provide weekend coverage for the inpatient unit. This role requires approximately one 10-hour shift every three months, with anticipated coverage of one to two days per month. Shifts are typically scheduled six to eight weeks in advance and generally run from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The APP will provide comprehensive inpatient medical management for a daily census of approximately three to nine patients, including feeding advancement, pain management, discharge planning, and follow-up with patient families by phone.

This is an inpatient-only position supporting medically complex pediatric orthopedic patients and requires the ability to work independently after a focused orientation period. Preferred candidates will have several years of relevant experience managing medically complex patients or inpatient populations, with pediatric orthopedic experience considered valuable. Orientation includes approximately 10 weekday shifts alongside an experienced provider, followed by two to three weekend shifts with provider support.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide weekend inpatient coverage for pediatric patients with orthopedic and medically complex conditions.
• Conduct comprehensive, age-appropriate assessments, histories, and physical examinations.
• Manage inpatient care, including medical management, feeding advancement, pain management, discharge planning, and patient or caregiver phone calls.
• Develop and implement individualized care plans in collaboration with supervising physicians and the multidisciplinary care team.
• Perform preoperative and postoperative evaluations and provide ongoing inpatient management.
• Order and interpret laboratory studies, imaging, and other diagnostic tests as permitted by licensure, protocols, and hospital policies.
• Prescribe medications and therapeutic interventions within the APP’s scope of practice.
• Perform routine procedures
• Participate in care coordination, multidisciplinary discussions, and patient care conferences.
• Educate patients, caregivers, and staff regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, medications, and discharge or home-care needs.
• Document assessments, clinical decisions, interventions, and patient responses accurately and promptly in the electronic health record.
• Deliver safe, high-quality care while adhering to hospital policies, infection-control standards, regulatory requirements, and documentation expectations.
• Collaborate effectively with physicians, nurses, therapists, case managers, and other members of the pediatric specialty care team.
• Participate in quality-improvement, patient-safety, research, and educational activities as appropriate.
• Maintain required licensure, PALS certification, mandatory training, and professional credentials.
• Complete assigned administrative or other clinical responsibilities within the scope of practice and support organizational goals.

Required Qualifications

If Physician Assistant

• Master of Physician Assistant Studies (or equivalent degree) from an accredited Physician Assistant program
• Current, unrestricted Physician Assistant license in the state of practice
• Certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)

If Nurse Practitioner

• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program
• American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP), or equivalent board certification in applicable specialty area, such as Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (CPNP-AC, CPNP-PC) or Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
• Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) license in the state of practice

Both

• Advanced practice experience managing pediatric, medically complex, or inpatient patients.
• Must possess eligibility for active DEA
• Must possess Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS for HCP). Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification may be required based on clinical assignment
• Credentialing and privileging by the medical staff in accordance with hospital bylaws

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with pediatric orthopedic, spinal, craniofacial, neuromuscular, burn, general surgery or rehabilitation patient populations preferred
• Strong pediatric assessment and clinical decision-making skills.
• Familiarity with pediatric specialty protocols and post-surgical care.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage effectively with patients, families, and care teams.
• Proficient in EHR systems and clinical documentation.
• Demonstrated commitment to patient safety, family-centered care, and trauma-informed practice.

Compensation is determined based on years of relevant experience and departmental equity.