About this opportunity
Boston Children's Hospital lists this Nurse Practitioner, Flex coverage CICU, ACCU, CPU opportunity in boston, Massachusetts. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
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
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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. (For those who have not worked at BCH in the past 2 years).
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The posted pay range is Boston Children’s reasonable and good-faith expectation for this pay at the time of posting.
Any base pay offer provided depends on skills, experience, education, certifications, and a variety of other job-related factors. Base pay is one part of a comprehensive benefits package that includes flexible schedules, affordable health, vision and dental insurance, child care and student loan subsidies, generous levels of time off, 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension, Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement, cell phone plan discounts and discounted rates on T-passes. Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork.
Worksite address
boston, MA, 02298, US
Who can apply
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