Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, Complex Care Services

Davita Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Children's Hospital is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for its Complex Care Services. The role involves evaluating and facilitating care for pediatric patients with complex medical needs in a collaborative environment. Ideal candidates should hold a Master's in Nursing or Physician Assistant Studies and be ready to work in a fast-paced setting. Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits are offered, including sign-on bonuses and a commitment to diversity in care.

Benefits

Flexible schedules

Affordable health, vision, and dental insurance

Childcare and student loan subsidies

Generous time off

403(b) Retirement Savings plan

Pension

Tuition reimbursement

Cell phone plan discounts

Discounted transit passes

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Nursing or Physician Assistant Studies required.
• 1+ year pediatric NP/PA experience preferred.
• Current MA NP or PA license with PNP or FNP certification.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, assess, and facilitate care for medical patients with complexity.
• Implement interventions to improve patient safety.
• Collaborate with medical and nursing teams for optimal care.

Skills

Patient Evaluation

Collaboration

Clinical Assessment

Pediatric Care

Educational Facilitation

Education

Master of Science in Nursing

Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies

Job description

Job Posting Description

At Boston Children's Hospital, the quality of our care - and our inclusive hospital working environment - lies in the diversity of our people. With patients from local communities and 160 countries around the world, we're committed to reflecting the spectrum of their cultures, while opening doors of opportunity for our team. Here, different talents pursue common goals. Voices are heard and ideas are shared. Join us, and discover how your unique contributions can change lives. Yours included.

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Complex Care Services

Department Summary
Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to function in the inpatient Complex Care Service (CCS) at Boston Children's Hospital. CCS is a long-standing and nationally-regarded inpatient service in Pediatric Hospital Medicine within the Division of General Pediatrics that serves hospitalized children with medical complexity, who have complex chronic conditions and functional limitations. Common reasons for admission to CCS include infections (aspiration pneumonia, pyelonephritis), chronic condition exacerbations (epilepsy, digestive dysmotility), and post-operative recovery following surgery (baclofen pump placement, gastrostomy, spinal fusion, etc.). This role will provide patient evaluation, assessment, and facilitate care for the patients on the CCS service, and will implement interventions tailored to improve systems for patient care and enhance patient safety for this population. The CCS NP/PA will work collaboratively with supervising physicians, pediatric trainees (residents and fellows), and the entire nursing team to promote optimal clinical care. This NP/PA will act as a clinical resource, facilitating staff educational opportunities. The setting is fast-paced and collaborative with many opportunities for learning. Requirements include completion of a master's degree program in Nursing or Physician Assistant Studies. Clinical experience with children with medical complexity is preferred.

Key Responsibilities
* Evaluate, assess, and facilitate care for medical and surgical patients with medical complexity admitted to the Complex Care Service.
* Help implement interventions to improve care systems and enhance patient safety.
* Collaborate with supervising physicians and the nursing/medical team to promote optimal care.
* Act as a clinical resource and facilitate staff educational opportunities.
* Participate in learning, quality improvement, and/or research initiatives.
* 34-hours/week position with 50% day/night rotation and every 3rd weekend; 12-hour shifts.

Minimal Qualifications

Education
* Master of Science in Nursing or Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies.

Experience
* 1+ year of pediatric NP/PA experience preferred.
* Experience with children with medical complexity preferred.
* New graduate NP or PA may be considered with 2+ years of recent pediatric inpatient RN experience or strong inpatient pediatric clinical rotations.

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

Sign-on bonus of $4,250.00 (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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Boston Children's Hospital requires all employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and Flu, (unless you are eligible for a medical or religious exemption).

Boston Children's Hospital is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability.