Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, Inpatient Pain Team, 36 hrs

Boston Children’s Hospital; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for its Inpatient Pain Team. This role involves providing compassionate care to infants, children, and adolescents suffering from pain due to various conditions. You will work closely with a multidisciplinary team to assess patients, develop tailored care plans, and ensure optimal outcomes. The position offers a flexible schedule with 36 hours per week and a sign-on bonus for eligible hires. If you are passionate about pediatric care and eager to make a difference, this opportunity could be perfect for you.

Benefits

Sign-on bonus of $4,500.00

Flexible schedule arrangements

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in a pediatric setting, ideally with pediatric intensive care.
• Master’s Degree with current NP or PA license, BLS, and PALS certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to infants and children with pain from acute and chronic illnesses.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team for patient assessments and care plans.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Communication Skills

Education

Master’s Degree

Tools

BLS Certification

PALS Certification

Job description

The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, Inpatient Pain Team will be responsible for:

• Providing care to infants, children, adolescents, and young adults with pain from acute and chronic illnesses in the inpatient setting.
• Collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to conduct patient assessments, medical histories, physical exams, and develop a plan of care based on the source of pain and patient needs.
• Facilitating collaboration with members of the multidisciplinary team and other consulting services to provide comprehensive care for optimal patient outcomes.
• Participating in quality and safety initiatives and research.
• Providing consultation and education to staff members, patients, and families as needed on pertinent topics.
• 36 hours per week, less than 50% day/night rotation, 12-hour shifts, with every 4th weekend (Flexible schedule arrangements are possible for those who are seeking a set schedule and need to work less nights, weekends, and/or holidays).

To qualify, you must have:

• A Master’s Degree with current NP or PA license, BLS, and PALS certification.
• 3-5 years’ experience in a pediatric setting, ideally with a pediatric intensive care background.
• Excellent critical thinking and communication skills are required.

Sign-on bonus of $4,500.00 for part-time (36 hours) APP hires (who have not worked at BCH in the past 2 years).