Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, MICU (40 hours)

Boston Children’s Hospital; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Children’s Hospital is seeking a Pediatric ICU NP/PA to deliver front-line care in a 22-bed MICU, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to manage complex pediatric cases across the age spectrum. The role emphasizes autonomous practice and active bedside decision-making.

Minimum qualifications include an MSN or PA Studies master’s degree and at least two years in Pediatric ICU, with preferred 1–2 years in pediatric acute care NP/PA.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Nursing (MSN) or a Master’s in Physician Assistant Studies.
• Minimum 2 years of Pediatric ICU experience.
• 1–2 years of Pediatric acute care NP or PA experience preferred; new grads with ICU experience considered.

Responsibilities

• Providing front-line care and coordination for critically ill pediatric patients in MICU.
• Collaborating with acute care providers and interdisciplinary team during rounds.
• 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 up to every third weekend.

Skills

Critical care

Collaboration

Autonomous practice

Family-centered care

Education

MSN

Master’s in Physician Assistant 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) or a Master’s in Physician Assistant Studies

Experience:

• A minimum of 2 years of Pediatric ICU experience.
• 1-2 years of Pediatric acute care NP or PA 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 or Physician Assistant

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.)