Position Summary/ Department Summary: This Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner will work in the Emergency Department on the Boston BCH Main Campus. Key Responsibilities: Assess and manage patients at all acuity levels with medical and/or surgical complaints. Work in collaboration with board certified pediatric emergency medicine (PEM) physicians, PEM fellows, PAs and NPs, emergency medicine and pediatrics residents, and medical students. Perform detailed histories and physical examinations, order and interpret diagnostic studies, and develop and execute a wide range of care plans using sound clinical reasoning and critical thinking. Engage in consultations with subspecialty services to aid in patient care. Perform emergency medicine procedures (including but not limited to laceration repairs, incision and drainage, lumbar punctures, joint reductions, splinting, arthrocentesis, removal of nasal/ear foreign bodies, local nerve anesthesia and blocks). Develop discharge care plans with patients and families including prescribing medications and confirming primary care or specialty care follow-up. Work to promote and encourage optimal and realistic patient goals. Communicate with patients and families in a respectful manner leading to compassionate and empathetic care. Instruct and counsel patients regarding physical and mental health issues. Assist in the education of medical and physician assistant students rotating in the department. For NPs only: Providing individualized care for patients boarding behavioral health emergencies for up to 12 patients. Attending morning rounds with the ED Psychiatry team and the charge nurse to review and coordinate plans Supporting the nursing staff and the Behavioral Response Team in treating ED patients with acute agitation and unsafe behaviors using both pharmacological and non-pharmacological de-escalation techniques 34.5 hours per week, shifts are rotating Monday through Sunday and include days/evenings/overnights/weekends/holidays. For PAs: will also be responsible for on-call coverage. For NPs: will also be responsible for behavioral health boarder coverage Minimum Qualifications Education A Master of Physician Assistant Studies or Master of Science in Nursing Experience: 1 year of RN experience required (For NPs) ED and/or pediatric NP experience preferred ED and/or pediatric PA experience preferred Licensure/ Certifications: A current license in the state of Massachusetts to practice as a Nurse Practitioner (PNP or FNP) or Physician Assistant MCSR and DEA upon hire
Position Summary/ Department Summary: Nurse Practitioner, Pain Treatment Service- Per Diem Key Responsibilities: Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary team to provide care to children, adolescents and adults chronic pain conditions. Accountability for care of patients with chronic pain conditions including Injections, follow up appoints and phone triage. Working 10-hour days Monday through Fridays including 4 shifts per month Minimum Qualifications Education: A master’s degree in nursing Experience: 3-5 years’ experience in a pediatric setting, ideally with a pediatric intensive care background Excellent critical thinking skills Meticulous attention to detail; strong verbal and written communication skills, and superb collaborative skills Licensure/ Certifications: A current MA NP license: Pediatric or Family Nurse Practitioner BLS and PALS certification
Position Summary/ Department Summary: The Medical-Surgical Intensive Care Unit at Boston Children’s Hospital seeks qualified Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners to join our multidisciplinary team. Key Responsibilities: Providing care to infants, children, and adults with critical illness. Collaborating with supervising physicians to conduct patient assessments and medical history, physical exams, and diagnose health and developmental problems. Caring for patients with both acute and chronic disease by managing therapeutic regimens according to approved guidelines. Participating in intensive care unit medical rounds, including the presentation of clinical information and the progress and management of patients. Assisting with establishing a treatment plan and being included in all teaching activities conducted by the MSICU attending staff. Participating in ongoing research in the MSICU and offering expertise as a consultant and educator to other staff. Ability to work full time, 40 hours/week, day/night rotation with every 3rd weekend, 12-hour shifts. Opportunities also available for permanent nights with every 4th weekend rotation. Minimum Qualifications Education: Master of Science in Nursing or Master’s in Physician Assistant Studies Experience: 1 year of critical care experience preferred. Will consider new graduates with previous relevant experience. Solid medical knowledge base for critical care medicine. Critical thinking skills and adaptability. Excellent communication skills and work collaboratively with medical and surgical colleagues, staff, and trainees. Licensure/ Certifications: A current Massachusetts NP or PA license required * This role offers a competitive sign‑on bonus, based on experience, for applicants new to Boston Children's Hospital.
Position Summary The Heart Center at Boston Children’s Hospital is a world leader in pediatric cardiovascular care, recognized for pioneering treatments that have transformed outcomes for patients with congenital and acquired heart disease. We are seeking a highly skilled and adaptable Nurse Practitioner (NP) for a flex role supporting patients across the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU), Acute Cardiac Care Unit (ACCU), and Cardiac Procedural Unit. This unique role offers flexible and adaptable coverage for pediatric and adult patients throughout the Heart Center—from post-cath recovery to acute inpatient management and intensive care. The NP will work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary Heart Center team to provide high-quality, family- centered care to patients with complex congenital and acquired cardiac conditions. Key Responsibilities Cardiac Procedural Unit (CPU) Provide post-procedural care for pediatric and adult patients undergoing: Diagnostic and interventional cardiac catheterizations Electrophysiology procedures Cardiac surgery and other procedures requiring anesthesia Function in the post procedure patient management, observation and discharge Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU) Manage pre- and post-operative critically ill cardiac patients in the CICU Participate in medical rounds, assessments, care planning, and ongoing management of acute cardiac patients Manage: Ventilators Inotropic support ECMO CRRT/CVVH Sedation titration Perform advanced procedures such as intubation and central line placement (training provided) Acute Cardiac Care Unit (ACCU) Provide inpatient care for pediatric and adult patients with: Congenital heart disease Arrhythmias Heart failure Pre- and post-heart transplant needs Manage cardiology patients admitted for non-cardiac medical issues Provide inpatient care for patients following cardiac surgery Coordinate care for acute and chronic medical conditions Facilitate complex discharge planning and transitions of care Collaborate with consulting services and the multidisciplinary team to optimize patient outcomes Additional Responsibilities Work collaboratively in a family-centered care environment Educate and support patients, families, and staff Participate in quality improvement, research, and clinical program development Contribute to a supportive learning environment through collaboration with physicians, fellows, nurses, and trainees Schedule Full-time, 36 hours/week with potential for 40 hours/week Up to 50% day/night rotation Every 3rd weekend Some holidays, including major holidays Minimum Qualifications Education Master of Science in Nursing from an accredited program Experience 1+ year of NP experience preferred New graduate NPs considered with 2+ years of inpatient RN experience, preferably in: Pediatrics Cardiac care ICU ED Licensure / Certifications Current Massachusetts NP license PNP or FNP certification for Nurse Practitioners This role offers a competitive sign-on bonus ranging from: $5,000 to $20,000, based on your experience. bchAPP
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.) bchAPP
