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Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant - ACCU Surgical Team

Boston Children's Hospital
dental insurance, 403(b)
United States, Massachusetts, Boston
Jun 07, 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. Department Summary Working with a team of other Advanced Practice Clinicians on a 52-bed medical/surgical cardiovascular unit, providing front-line care management and coordination to post-operative cardiac surgical patients in collaboration with attending surgeons. This Advanced Practice Clinician will assess, diagnose, develop and implement treatment plans, prescribe medications and interventions, interpret diagnostic testing, perform bedside procedures and coordinate care for patients and their families. Consulting and collaborating with other acute care providers and interdisciplinary team members across the institution to provide comprehensive and exceptional care to patients, from infancy to adulthood, with congenital heart disease. Facilitating patient, family and multidisciplinary team education in a family centered environment. Key Responsibilities: Care for inpatient neonatal, pediatric and adult patients with congenital heart defects after surgical repair or intervention. Perform procedures including chest tube and pigtail management and removal, temporary pacing wire removal and incisional care. Coordinate care for management of acute and chronic medical issues Collaborate with members of the multidisciplinary team and consulting services to provide comprehensive care for optimal patient outcomes Coordinate complex discharge planning needs Work collaboratively in a family-centered environment. 36 hours, up to 50% day/evening/night rotation, every 3^rd weekend, some holidays (including major) Minimal Qualifications Education * A Master of Science in Nursing or Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies Experience * 1+ year of current Nurse Practitioner experience preferred, or 1+ year of current PA experience preferred. * Will consider new graduate Nurse Practitioners with 2+ years inpatient RN experience preferably in pediatric, cardiac, or higher level of care (ICU/ICP/ED) or new graduate PAs if prior pediatric cardiology and higher level of care rotations completed. Licensure/Certifications: * Current MA NP or MA PA license with PNP or FNP certification Sign-on bonus of $4,500.00 (for people who have not worked at BCH in the past 2 years.) Please note:* During a public health emergency, individuals in this role may be expected to take on additional duties to respond to organizational needs. 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. bchAPP 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.