Temporary (6 month) Nurse Practitioner -Allergy/Research

Boston Children's Hospital
United States, Massachusetts, Boston
Nov 13, 2024
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. This Nurse Practitioner will be responsible for: Various studies of new therapies for food allergy and atopic dermatitis (AD) including oral and epicutaneous immunotherapy, fecal transplantation and systemic therapies for AD. Specific responsibilities will include Recruiting patients Coordinating patient visits, completing paperwork Perform physical exams during research visits Conducting food challenges, desensitizations, updosings and fecal transplantations. Point person for patient calls with concerns or reactions Active member of food allergy research group Seeing patients in allergy clinic 2 day sessions weekly Both food allergy and general allergy patients Some sessions may be in a satellite location Conduct food challenges on Fegan 6 and in the Center for Translational research Serving as a liaison to CTSU for food allergy and atopic dermatitis studies To qualify, you must have: A Master's in Nursing and FNP or PNP Certification Massachusetts APRN, DEA, and MCSR licenses Pediatric NP experience or Boston Children's Hospital RN experience preferred Superb communication skills, flexibility and demonstrated ability to work as a team Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and meticulous follow-through Strong written and verbal skills The ability to work 40 hours a week- this position is temporary for 6 months and is not benefits eligible. Boston Children's Hospital requires all employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and Flu, (unless you are eligible for a medical or religious exemption). 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.