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Children's Hospital Boston lists this Nurse Practitioner - Complex Care Services, per diem opportunity in boston, Massachusetts. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Nurse Practitioner - Complex Care Services, Per Diem | Boston Childrens Hospital
Nurse Practitioner - Complex Care Services Department Summary Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) to function in the inpatient Complex Care Service (CCS) at Boston Children's Hospital. CCS is a long-standing and nationally regarded inpatient service in Pediatric Hospital Medicine within the Division of General Pediatrics that serves hospitalized children with medical complexity, who have complex chronic conditions and functional limitations. Common reasons for admission to CCS include infections (aspiration pneumonia, pyelonephritis), chronic condition exacerbations (epilepsy, digestive dysmotility), and post-operative recovery following surgery (baclofen pump placement, gastrostomy, spinal fusion, etc.). This role will provide patient evaluation, assessment, and facilitate care for the patients on the CCS service and will implement interventions tailored to improve systems for patient care and enhance patient safety for this population. The CCS APRN will work collaboratively with supervising physicians, pediatric trainees (residents and fellows), and the entire nursing team to promote optimal clinical care. This APRN will act as a clinical resource, facilitating staff educational opportunities. The setting is fast-paced and collaborative with many opportunities for learning. Requirements include completion of a master's degree program in Nursing. Clinical experience with children with medical complexity is preferred.
Key Responsibilities
Evaluate, assess, and facilitate care for medical and surgical patients with medical complexity admitted to the Complex Care Service.
Help implement interventions to improve care systems and enhance patient safety.
Collaborate with supervising physicians and the nursing/medical team to promote optimal care.
Act as a clinical resource and facilitate staff educational opportunities.
Participate in learning, quality improvement, and/or research initiatives.
Per Diem Requirement: 12 hour shifts; Minimum 4 shifts per 6 week block including one "off shift" (weekend/night/holiday)
Minimal Qualifications
Education: Master of Science in Nursing
Experience: 1+ year of pediatric NP experience preferred. Experience with children with medical complexity preferred. New graduate NP may be considered with 2+ years of recent pediatric inpatient RN experience and/or strong inpatient pediatric clinical rotations.
Licensure/Certifications: Current MA NP license with PNP or FNP certification
Worksite address
boston, MA, 02298, US
Who can apply
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