Nurse Practitioner

Shriners Children's; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

Shriners Children’s Boston is seeking a PRN Nurse Practitioner to provide outpatient coverage in the Burn Program, managing 15–20 pediatric patients daily and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team.

The role requires independent practice after orientation, a minimum of two years in advanced practice, and certification in pediatric or family NP. Shriners Children’s emphasizes trauma-informed, family-centered care and ongoing education.

Qualifications

• MSN or DNP from an accredited NP program.
• Minimum 2 years advanced practice nursing experience.
• Board certification in pediatric NP or family NP.
• Current RN and APRN license in state of practice.
• DEA eligibility.
• BLS for HCP; PALS may be required.
• Credentialing and privileging by medical staff.
• Strong pediatric assessment and care management.
• Excellent communication with families and teams.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive health assessments and exams.
• Develop care plans in coordination with supervising physicians and care team.
• Manage care for pediatric burn, orthopedics, craniofacial, spinal, and neuromuscular patients.
• Provide pre-operative and post-operative evaluations in ambulatory/surgical settings.
• Prescribe medications and interventions per scope of practice per policies.
• Participate in multidisciplinary clinics and care conferences.
• Educate patients and families on disease, treatment plans, and home care strategies.
• Maintain licensure and required training; ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Pediatric care

Communication

Autonomous practice

Assessment skills

Education

MSN or DNP

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.

Job Description

Shriners Children’s 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.

Responsibilities include performing burn assessments, developing treatment plans, overseeing wound care and dressing changes, providing long‑term scar management and follow‑up care, and performing wound debridement in collaboration with nursing staff. The practitioner will work autonomously following completion of orientation while having the support of experienced advanced practice providers and the broader Burn team.

The ideal candidate is an experienced pediatric Nurse Practitioner with a minimum of two years of advanced practice experience and demonstrated ability to practice independently. 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.

This PRN position provides flexible weekday coverage, with 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.

The hourly compensation range for this position is $54.58 to $93.56 per hour. Placement within the range is determined by factors such as years of advanced practice experience, relevant qualifications, specialized clinical expertise, and internal departmental equity.

Key Responsibilities

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