Nurse Practitioner, Chronic Pain Clinic & Pediatric Headache Program

Another company name; Brookline (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Children’s Hospital is seeking a Pediatric/Family Nurse Practitioner to join the Ambulatory Chronic Pain Clinic and Pediatric Headache Program. This 40-hour, Monday–Friday flex position covers leaves of absence and emphasizes comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, and care coordination for children and adolescents with complex pain and headache disorders.

The ideal candidate has strong pediatric experience, excellent communication, and the ability to collaborate within an interdisciplinary

Qualifications

• Master of Science in Nursing required.
• Minimum of 3 years of pediatric clinical experience.
• Current MA Nurse Practitioner license (PNP or FNP) required.

Responsibilities

• Provide evaluation and management of pediatric patients in chronic pain and headache clinics.
• Gather health histories and perform physical assessments.
• Develop evidence-based treatment plans with the interdisciplinary team.
• Explain diagnoses and care plans clearly to patients and families.
• Coordinate care with physicians, psychologists, nurses, and therapists.
• Support clinic workflows and coverage across both programs.
• Educate families about condition management and expectations.

Skills

Pediatric clinical experience

Communication skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Ambulatory care

Education

MSN / Master of Science in Nursing

Job description

The Pediatric/Family Nurse Practitioner (NP) provides advanced clinical care in the Ambulatory Chronic Pain Clinic and Pediatric Headache Program, two interdisciplinary specialty clinics serving children and adolescents with complex pain and headache disorders. This flex position is a 40-hour, Monday-Friday role designed to provide coverage for leaves of absence (LOAs) within the Pain Clinics. The NP is responsible for comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, patient/family education, and ongoing care coordination. The ideal candidate has strong pediatric clinical experience, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary ambulatory care model.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive evaluation and management of pediatric patients in the chronic pain and headache clinics.
• Obtain detailed health histories and perform physical assessments.
• Formulate differential diagnoses and develop evidence-based treatment plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
• Communicate complex diagnoses, treatment recommendations, and care plans clearly and compassionately to patients and families.
• Monitor patient progress and modify plans of care as clinically indicated.
• Coordinate care with physicians, psychologists, nurses, physical therapists, social workers, and other team members.
• Support continuity of care through documentation, follow-up, and communication with referring providers and community-based clinicians.
• Provide education and counseling to patients and families related to chronic pain, headache disorders, symptom management, and treatment expectations.
• Participate in ambulatory clinic workflows and support coverage needs across both programs.

Working 40 hours per week: days Monday through Friday

Minimum Qualifications

Education

Master of science in NursingExperience

Experience

• Minimum of 3 years of pediatric clinical experience required
• Would consider new graduate NPs with applicable nursing experience
• Strong knowledge of pediatric assessment, diagnosis, and care planning
• Experience caring for children and adolescents with complex or chronic medical conditions preferred
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and family-centered care skills
• Ability to work effectively in an interdisciplinary ambulatory setting

Licensure/Certifications

Current MA Nurse Practitioner License (PNP or FNP required)

The posted pay range is Boston Children's reasonable and good-faith expectation for this pay at the time of posting.Any base pay offer provided depends on skills, experience, education, certifications, and a variety of other job-related factors. Base pay is one part of a comprehensive benefits package that includes flexible schedules, affordable health, vision and dental insurance, child care and student loan subsidies, generous levels of time off, 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension, Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement, employee discounts and discounted commuter benefits at certain locations. Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork.