Southcoast Health - Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (8 Hours)

Boston Children's Hospital New Bedford, MA, US

$1 - $1,000,000 / year

Position Summary:
We are looking for an Advanced Practice Nurse to work at St. Luke’s Hospital, the pediatric flagship hospital within a three-hospital system in southeastern Massachusetts, in collaboration with pediatricians within the Boston Children’s Hospital Network.

Key Responsibilities:

Providing pediatric urgent care in a Level II trauma center, with current pediatric volumes estimated at 20,000 patients per year.
Managing a variety of urgent and emergent complaints. Performing minor procedures including laceration repairs, incision and drainage, and splinting
Collaborating with pediatric, respiratory therapy, and nursing teams to deliver high-quality, family-centered care.
Participating in quality improvement initiatives and program development, including applying Boston Children’s Hospital derived evidenced based guidelines.
Supporting education and simulation-based training across interdisciplinary teams
Providing clinical coverage primarily in the evenings for 8 hour shifts. Pilot will consist of 8 hours per week (Monday 2p-10p)

Minimum Qualifications
Education:

Master of Science in Nursing

Experience:

A minimum of 3–5 years of RN experience
Urgent care experience preferred.
Demonstrated ability to practice independently in an ED setting.
Experience with minor ED procedures.
Strong communication and teamwork skills, with commitment to family-centered, equitable pediatric care.

Licensure/ Certifications:

A current Massachusetts NP license
Certification as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner

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