Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, MICU (40 hours)

Boston Children’s Hospital; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 5,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive sign-on bonus

Job summary

Boston Children’s Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts is seeking a dedicated Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for their MICU. The role involves providing critical front-line care to complex patients, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams during rounds, and engaging in research initiatives. Candidates should possess a Master's degree in nursing or physician assistant studies, along with MA licensure. A competitive sign-on bonus between $5,000 and $20,000 is available, making this an exciting opportunity for experienced practitioners.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Nursing (MSN) or a Master’s in Physician Assistant Studies.
• Minimum of 2 years of Pediatric ICU experience.
• MA licensure as an Advanced Practice Nurse PNP or FNP or Physician Assistant.

Responsibilities

• Providing care for critically ill patients in the MICU.
• Collaborating with acute care providers during daily rounds.
• Participating in research and quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Patient assessment

Collaboration with interdisciplinary teams

Pediatric ICU care

Education

Master’s degree in Nursing (MSN) or 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.

Compensation and Additional Information

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.)