Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant - PIMCU, Temporary

Boston Children's Hospital
United States, Massachusetts, Boston
Nov 15, 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. TEMPORARY POSITION This Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant will be responsible for: Providing care to infants, children, adolescents and families for management of acute and chronic illnesses requiring intensive nursing and medical supports but not requiring the ICU. Collaborating with the supervising physician to conduct patient assessments, medical histories, physical exams, and diagnose health and developmental problems. Participating in the ICP medical rounds, including the presentation of clinical information, the progress and management of patients, and assisting in establishing and implementing treatment plans. Participating in or leading quality and safety initiatives and research in the ICP. Offering expertise as consultant and educator to nursing staff. 36 hours, day/night rotation and every 3rd weekend rotations, 12 hours shifts, through end of August. To qualify, you must have: A minimum of 2+ years inpatient pediatric experience with preference for those with experience in caring for higher acuity or higher complexity patients 1+ year of Pediatric NP or PA experience preferred Would consider new graduate nurse practitioner with recent pediatric inpatient RN experience Master's Degree with current NP or PA license, BLS and PALS certification 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.