Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant, MICU - $5,000 sign-on bonus

Boston Children's Hospital
dental insurance, 403(b)
United States, Massachusetts, Boston
Feb 01, 2025
Job Posting Description At Boston Children's Hospital, the quality of our care - and our inclusive hospital working environment - lies in the diversity of our people. With patients from local communities and 160 countries around the world, we're committed to reflecting the spectrum of their cultures, while opening doors of opportunity for our team. Here, different talents pursue common goals. Voices are heard and ideas are shared. Join us, and discover how your unique contributions can change lives. Yours included. About the Unit: 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. The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant will be responsible for : 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. To qualify, you must have: 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. A graduate degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program. Certified Family or Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (FNP or PNP). PALS preferred Availability to work 40 hours per week, rotating day/night shifts, and a maximum of every third weekend. Sign-on bonus of $5,000.00 (for people who have not worked at BCH in the past 2 years.) Boston Children's Hospital offers competitive compensation and unmatched benefits including flexible schedules, affordable health, vision and dental insurance, childcare 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. Boston Children's Hospital requires all employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and Flu, (unless you are eligible for a medical or religious exemption).* Boston Children's Hospital is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability.