Nurse Practitioner, MICU (40 hours)

American Academy of Family Physicians; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $5,000–$20,000

Job summary

Boston Children's Hospital MICU is seeking a Pediatric Acute Care NP to provide front-line care for critically ill children. You will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, participate in rounds, and contribute to ongoing research and quality improvement initiatives.

The role involves bedside care, family education, and a 40-hour week with rotating day/night shifts and a maximum of every third weekend. A Master's in Nursing is required, with 2+ years ICU experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Nursing (MSN) Studies.
• Minimum of 2 years of Pediatric ICU experience.
• 1-2 years of Pediatric acute care NP experience preferred; new graduates with ICU experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Providing front-line care and coordination for critically ill pediatric patients in the MICU, including assessment and interventions.
• Collaborating with acute care providers and interdisciplinary team members during daily rounds.
• Participating in ongoing research and quality improvement initiatives.
• Facilitating patient/family and multidisciplinary team education.
• Working 40 hours per week with rotating day/night shifts and a maximum of every third weekend.

Skills

Pediatric ICU experience

Education

Master's in Nursing (MSN) Studies

Job description

Position Summary/ Department Summary:

Our 22-bed MICU at Boston Children's Hospital is dedicated to providing exceptional care for patients spanning the age continuum. We manage a wide range of diagnoses, including respiratory failure & complex respiratory disease progression, septic shock, heart failure, diabetic ketoacidosis, metabolic crises, post-lung transplant care, and patients with chronic medical complexity. Join a compassionate and highly skilled team that values personalized care and the power of multidisciplinary collaboration to deliver the best outcomes for our patients and their families. We are a close-knit group committed to empowering autonomous practice in our nurse practitioners to actively participate in bedside care and make crucial management decisions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Providing front-line care and coordination for complex, critically ill patients in the MICU, including assessment, diagnosis, pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions, bedside procedures, and family-centered care.

• Collaborating and consulting with acute care providers and interdisciplinary team members on all assigned inpatients during daily rounds. Managing assigned patients throughout the course of the day.

• Participating in ongoing research and quality improvement initiatives.

• Facilitating patient/family and multidisciplinary team education.

• Working 40 hours per week, rotating day/night shifts and a maximum of every third weekend

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

• A Master's degree in Nursing (MSN) Studies

Experience:

• A minimum of 2 years of Pediatric ICU experience.

• 1-2 years of Pediatric acute care NP experience is preferred; new graduates will also be considered with previous ICU experience.

Licensure/ Certifications:

• MA licensure as an Advanced Practice Nurse PNP or FNP

This role offers a competitive sign-on bonus ranging from $5,000 to $20,000, based on your experience. (For people who have not worked at BCH in the past 2 years.)

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