Nurse Practitioner, Critical Care, Day Shift

Provident Behavioral Health; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Float pool pay premium

Flexible schedules

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Professional development

Job summary

Provident Behavioral Health in Boston, MA is seeking an Advanced Practice Nurse to join the Float Pool in a high-acuity Critical Care environment. You will apply clinical knowledge, perform comprehensive exams, diagnose and manage conditions, develop treatment plans, and participate in discharge planning and interdisciplinary rounds.

The role requires strong communication and organizational skills, flexible scheduling, and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Master of Science in Nursing required.
• 3+ years of Critical Care NP experience preferred.
• Pediatric experience preferred.
• Massachusetts NP license currently active.
• Certification as Pediatric NP or Family NP.

Responsibilities

• Complete patient histories and physical exams.
• Manage clinical problems and treatment plans.
• Order and interpret diagnostics and communicate findings.
• Participate in discharge planning and documentation.
• Engage in patient education and team collaboration.
• Perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
• Contribute to teaching and interdisciplinary activities.
• Maintain clinical competency through ongoing education.

Skills

Critical care NP experience

Pediatric experience

Communication skills

Education

Master of Science in Nursing

Massachusetts NP license

Certification as Pediatric NP

Certification as Family NP

Job description

Position Overview

Seeking an Advanced Practice Nurse to join the Float Pool within a Critical Care environment. The role involves applying clinical knowledge, research, and experience to deliver excellent patient care and improve outcomes. Responsibilities include conducting comprehensive exams, diagnosing and managing common clinical issues, developing and evaluating treatment plans, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, and participating in discharge planning. The nurse will write orders, communicate findings, and contribute to interdisciplinary rounds, teaching, and patient education. Selected diagnostic and therapeutic procedures will be performed, with ongoing professional development encouraged. The role requires strong communication, organization, and clinical skills, with flexibility in scheduling.

Key Duties

• Complete patient histories and physical exams
• Manage clinical problems and treatment plans
• Order and interpret diagnostics, communicate findings
• Participate in discharge planning and documentation
• Engage in patient education and team collaboration
• Perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures
• Contribute to teaching and interdisciplinary activities
• Maintain clinical competency through ongoing education

Qualifications

• Master of Science in Nursing
• 3+ years of Critical Care NP experience preferred
• Pediatric experience preferred
• Current NP license in Massachusetts
• Certification as Pediatric or Family Nurse Practitioner

This position offers a competitive sign‑on bonus, additional pay for float pool assignments, and benefits including flexible schedules, health insurance, retirement plans, and professional development opportunities.