Temporary/Seasonal NP Jobs

Position Summary The Growth and Nutrition Program (GNP) at Boston Children’s Hospital is one of seven multidisciplinary programs partially funded by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health to support infants and young children experiencing malnutrition and/or feeding difficulties. We are seeking a temporary Nurse Practitioner to provide specialized, family-centered care to pediatric patients (newborn through age 7) with feeding challenges and poor weight gain. This role works collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to assess, manage, and improve nutritional outcomes across clinical and community settings. Key Responsibilities • Provide family education and clinical care to pediatric patients (newborn – age 7) with feeding difficulties and poor weight gain during clinic sessions at Boston Children’s Hospital • Triage patient concerns and provide follow-up support to families • Coordinate and conduct home, school, and daycare visits for meal observations (may be conducted remotely as appropriate) • Collaborate with the multidisciplinary GNP team, Massachusetts Department of Public Health, and community-based resources to support patient care and outreach • Support care coordination and continuity across clinical and community environments Schedule: 6 month temporary coverage starting in July, 40 hours Mon-Fri 8AM-5PM Location: Boston and Needham Minimum Qualifications Education: • Masters of Science degree in Nursing required Experience: • Minimum of 3 years of pediatric nursing experience • Experience with children with feeding disorders strongly preferred • Experience working in community-based or public health settings preferred Licens ure and Certification: • National certification as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP) or Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) • Current BLS/CPR certification required bchAPP 
Seasonal position - September - April NURSE PRACTITIONER DESCRIPTION: The Nurse Practitioner has special knowledge and skills in health maintenance, disease prevention, psychosocial physical assessment and management of health-illness needs in the specialty listed or primary care of the family. EDUCATION: Must be a graduate of an accredited program of nursing. Must have successfully completed additional theoretical and clinical education through an accredited graduate level family nurse practitioner program. REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS (IF APPLICABLE): Must maintain current Oklahoma licensure as a registered nurse (RN) and as an advanced registered nurse practitioner (ARNP). Must maintain current certification as a family nurse practitioner through American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP). PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Experience as a family nurse practitioner is preferred but not required. PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT DEFINITION: The Physician Assistant is a health care professional, qualified by academic and clinical education, and licensed by the State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision, who provides health care services in a variety of patient care settings under the direction and supervision of a physician. Patients cared for are infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric. EDUCATION: Must be a graduate of a physician assistant program approved by the American Medical Association. REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS (IF APPLICABLE): Must be a licensed as a P.A. by the Oklahoma State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Must have a minimum of one (1) year practical experience in a primary care setting.