Nurse Practitioner

153 The Shriners Hospital for Children; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 129,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Tuition assistance

Retirement matching

Job summary

Shriners Children’s Boston is seeking a PRN Nurse Practitioner to support our Burn Program’s outpatient services for pediatric patients with burn injuries, scar management, and tissue reconstruction needs.

The role involves managing a daily patient load of 15–20, performing comprehensive assessments, and developing treatment plans. After orientation, you will work autonomously with a collaborative burn care team.

Qualifications

• MSN or DNP from an accredited NP program.
• Minimum 2 years advanced practice nursing experience.
• Board certification in applicable specialty area (e.g., CNP/AC, CPNP-PC, FNP).
• Current RN and APRN license in state of practice.
• DEA eligibility.
• BLS for HCP.
• PALS may be required based on assignment.
• Credentialing and privileging by medical staff.

Responsibilities

• Perform burn assessments, develop treatment plans, oversee wound care and dressing changes, and provide long‑term scar management and follow‑up care.
• Support outpatient services including acute burn management and pre‑op histories and physicals.
• Work autonomously after orientation with support from Burn team.
• Provide evaluations and follow‑up for 15–20 patients per day.
• Maintain coverage Monday through Friday 7:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. with minimum one shift per month.
• Document findings and participate in quality improvement and research initiatives.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Trauma‑informed care

Family-centered care

EHR competency

Clinical assessment

Education

MSN or DNP from an accredited program

Tools

EHR systems

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. No matter where you're located, you'll find openings at our Shriners Children’s facilities across the U.S., in Canada and Mexico and at our corporate headquarters in Tampa, Florida. We’re always looking for driven, compassionate professionals to join our team as nurses, physical therapists, medical assistants, administrative staff and much more.

Job Description

Boston is seeking an experienced PRN Nurse Practitioner to provide outpatient coverage within our Burn Program. This role serves as a key member of a specialized multidisciplinary team caring for pediatric patients with acute burn injuries, scar management needs, and complex tissue reconstruction concerns. The Nurse Practitioner will manage an independent patient schedule and provide comprehensive evaluation, treatment, and follow-up care for approximately 15-20 patients per day. The PRN Nurse Practitioner will support a variety of outpatient clinical services, including acute burn management for patients with burns generally involving 10% total body surface area or less, scar and tissue management clinics, and completion of pre-operative histories and physicals. The practitioner will work autonomously following completion of orientation while having the support of experienced advanced practice providers and the broader Burn team.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform burn assessments, develop treatment plans, oversee wound care and dressing changes, provide long‑term scar management and follow‑up care, and perform wound debridement in collaboration with nursing staff.
• Support a variety of outpatient clinical services, including acute burn management for patients with burns generally involving 10% total body surface area or less, scar and tissue management clinics, and completion of pre‑operative histories and physicals.
• Work autonomously following completion of orientation while having support of experienced advanced practice providers and the broader Burn team.
• Provide comprehensive evaluation, treatment, and follow‑up care for approximately 15‑20 patients per day.
• Maintain flexible weekday coverage; shifts typically scheduled Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Coverage needs are greatest on Mondays through Wednesdays and may include both planned and short‑notice coverage for team member absences.
• PRN providers are expected to maintain a minimum availability of one shift per month, with opportunities for additional hours based on departmental needs.
• No weekend, holiday, or call responsibilities are required.

Key Responsibilities (Detailed)

• Conduct comprehensive and age‑appropriate health assessments, histories, and physical exams.
• Formulate differential diagnoses and develop care plans in coordination with supervising physicians and the care team.
• Manage care for specialty populations including orthopedic, spinal, craniofacial, burn, and neuromuscular patients.
• Provide pre‑operative and post‑operative evaluations and ongoing management in both inpatient and ambulatory surgical environments.
• Order and interpret diagnostic imaging, lab work, and other tests as permitted by licensure and protocol.
• Perform routine procedures and assist in specialty surgical cases within the scope of licensure.
• Prescribe medications and therapeutic interventions consistent with the scope of practice and Shriners Children’s policies.
• Participate in multidisciplinary clinics and care conferences to support coordinated, integrated care.
• Educate patients, caregivers, and staff on disease processes, treatment plans, and home care strategies.
• Document clinical findings, treatment plans, and patient responses using the electronic health record (EHR).
• Support quality improvement, patient safety, and research initiatives as appropriate to the role.
• Provide mentorship or precepting to clinical staff or trainees as assigned.
• Maintain compliance with hospital, state, and federal regulations, including infection control and documentation standards.
• Perform additional duties within the scope of licensure as assigned to support patient care and organizational goals.
• Maintain all professional licensure, certifications, and mandatory training in compliance with state and organizational requirements.
• Maintain accountability for meeting established productivity benchmarks (e.g. wRVUS), quality metrics, and institutional performance standards.
• Ensure time is allocated in accordance with assigned clinical, surgical, administrative, and academic expectations.

Required Qualifications

• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
• Minimum 2 years advanced practice nursing experience required.
• Candidates with backgrounds in pediatric emergency medicine, urgent care, pediatric intensive care, pediatric surgery, burn care, wound management, or related specialties are encouraged to apply.
• 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.
• 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.
• Demonstrated clinical expertise in pediatric assessment and care management.
• Familiarity with pediatric specialty conditions and post‑surgical care.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for collaboration with families and interdisciplinary teams.
• Commitment to trauma‑informed, culturally competent, and family‑centered care.
• Competency in EHR systems and clinical documentation standards.

Compensation

The hourly compensation range for this position is $54.58 to $93.56 per hour.

Benefits

Eligible Shriners Children’s employees receive comprehensive benefits packages, including medical, dental and vision insurance, tuition assistance, retirement matching and so much more!