Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, MICU (40 hr)

Boston Children’s Hospital; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Affordable health, vision and dental insurance

Child care and student loan subsidies

Generous time off

403(b) Retirement Savings plan

Pension

Tuition reimbursement

Cell phone plan discounts

Discounted rates on T-passes

Job summary

A leading pediatric healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Advanced Practice Nurse or Physician Assistant for their Pediatric ICU. Ideal candidates will have a Master’s degree in Nursing or Physician Assistant Studies and at least 2 years of Pediatric ICU experience. The role offers competitive compensation and benefits along with a $5,000 sign-on bonus for full-time positions. This position involves 40 hours of work per week with rotating day/night shifts and focuses on compassionate, multidisciplinary care for critically ill children.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide front-line care for critically ill patients in the MICU.
• Collaborate with acute care providers during daily rounds.
• Participate in research and quality improvement initiatives.
• Facilitate education for patients, families, and the multidisciplinary team.
• Working 40 hours per week, rotating day/night shifts and a maximum of every third weekend

Skills

Pediatric ICU care

Assessment and diagnosis

Pharmacological interventions

Collaboration with interdisciplinary teams

Education

Master’s degree in Nursing (MSN) or equivalent

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

*Sign-on bonus of $5,000.00 for fulltime 40 hours (for people who have not worked at BCH in the past 2 years.)

Boston Children’s Hospital offers competitive compensation and unmatched benefits including flexible schedules, affordable health, vision and dental insurance, child care 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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