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

Boston Children's Hospital; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join their Inpatient Pain Team. This role involves providing comprehensive care to pediatric patients suffering from pain due to various illnesses. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to assess patient needs and develop effective care plans. The position offers a flexible schedule and a sign-on bonus, making it an attractive opportunity for professionals looking to make a significant impact in a supportive environment. Join a team where your contributions truly matter and help change lives for the better.

Benefits

Sign-on bonus of $4,500

Flexible schedule arrangements

Qualifications

• Master's Degree with current NP or PA license, BLS and PALS certification.
• 3-5 years' experience in a pediatric setting, ideally with PICU background.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to patients with pain from acute and chronic illnesses.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams for patient assessments.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Communication Skills

Education

Master's Degree

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.

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

• Providing care to infants, children, adolescents, 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.)

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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.