Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - ACCU Surgical Team

Boston Children’s Hospital; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Children’s Hospital is seeking an Advanced Practice Clinician for a cardiovascular unit. The role involves care management for post-operative patients, performing medical procedures, and teamwork in a family-centered environment. Ideal candidates will have a Master's degree in Nursing or PA Studies and experience in pediatric contexts.

Benefits

Flexible schedules

Affordable health insurance

Childcare subsidies

Student loan subsidies

Generous time off

403(b) Retirement Savings plan

Pension

Tuition reimbursement

Cell phone plan discounts

Discounted T-pass rates

Qualifications

• 1+ year of current Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant experience preferred.
• Consider new graduates with 2+ years inpatient RN experience, preferably in pediatric or higher level of care.

Responsibilities

• Provide care for inpatient patients post cardiac surgery.
• Perform procedures such as chest tube management and coordinate discharge planning.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes.

Skills

Patient Care

Collaboration

Diagnostic Testing

Education

Master of Science in Nursing

Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies

Job description

Department Summary
Working with a team of other Advanced Practice Clinicians on a 52-bed medical/surgical cardiovascular unit, providing front–line care management and coordination to post–operative cardiac surgical patients in collaboration with attending surgeons. This Advanced Practice Clinician will assess, diagnose, develop and implement treatment plans, prescribe medications and interventions, interpret diagnostic testing, perform bedside procedures and coordinate care for patients and their families. Consulting and collaborating with other acute care providers and interdisciplinary team members across the institution to provide comprehensive and exceptional care to patients, from infancy to adulthood, with congenital heart disease. Facilitating patient, family and multidisciplinary team education in a family centered environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Care for inpatient neonatal, pediatric and adult patients with congenital heart defects after surgical repair or intervention.
• Perform procedures including chest tube and pigtail management and removal, temporary pacing wire removal and incisional care.
• Coordinate care for management of acute and chronic medical issues
• Collaborate with members of the multidisciplinary team and consulting services to provide comprehensive care for optimal patient outcomes
• Coordinate complex discharge planning needs
• Work collaboratively in a family-centered environment.
• 36 hours, up to 50% day/evening/night rotation, every 3^rd weekend, some holidays (including major)

Minimal Qualifications

Education
· A Master of Science in Nursing or Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies

Experience
· 1+ year of current Nurse Practitioner experience preferred, or 1+ year of current PA experience preferred.
· Will consider new graduate Nurse Practitioners with 2+ years inpatient RN experience preferably in pediatric, cardiac, or higher level of care (ICU/ICP/ED) or new graduate PAs if prior pediatric cardiology and higher level of care rotations completed.

Licensure/Certifications:
· Current MA NP or MA PA license with PNP or FNP certification

*Sign-on bonus of $4,500.00 (for people who have not worked at BCH in the past 2 years.)

Please note: During a public health emergency, individuals in this role may be expected to take on additional duties to respond to organizational needs.

Boston Children’s Hospital offers competitive compensation and unmatched benefits including flexible schedules, affordable health, vision and dental insurance, childcare and student loan subsidies, generous levels of time off, 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension, Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement, cell phone plan discounts and discounted rates on T-passes. Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork.
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