Nurse Practitioner, MICU (40 hours)

Boston Children's Hospital; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Boston Children’s Hospital is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner to join the MICU team. The role focuses on autonomous, bedside decision-making for critically ill pediatric patients, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, and participating in research and quality initiatives.

We offer a dynamic, family-centered care environment with opportunities for professional growth. The position requires a Master’s in Nursing and Massachusetts NP licensure, with a competitive sign-on bonus

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 considered.
• MA licensure as an Advanced Practice Nurse PNP or FNP.

Responsibilities

• Providing front-line care and coordination for critically ill patients in the MICU, including assessment and bedside procedures.
• Collaborating with acute care providers and interdisciplinary teams during rounds and daily care.
• 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

Autonomous practice

Family-centered care

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Clinical assessment

Education

Master's degree 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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