Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant - PIMCU, per diem at Boston Children's Hospital summary:
The Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant in the Pediatric Intermediate Care Unit (PIMCU) provides care for infants, children, and adolescents with acute and chronic illnesses requiring intensive support. Responsibilities include conducting patient assessments, collaborating with supervising physicians, leading quality initiatives, and educating nursing staff. This position entails working per diem on a rotating 12-hour shift schedule, requiring relevant pediatric experience and certifications.
This Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant will be responsible for:- Providing care to infants, children, adolescents and families for management of acute and chronic illnesses requiring intensive nursing and medical supports but not requiring the ICU.
- Collaborating with the supervising physician to conduct patient assessments, medical histories, physical exams, and diagnose health and developmental problems.
- Participating in the PIMCU medical rounds, including the presentation of clinical information, the progress and management of patients, and assisting in establishing and implementing treatment plans.
- Participating in or leading quality and safety initiatives and research in the PIMCU.
- Offering expertise as consultant and educator to nursing staff.
- Rotating 12 hour shifts on a per diem basis (minimum 2 shifts/6 week block).
- To qualify, you must have:
- A minimum of 2+ years inpatient pediatric experience with preference for those with experience in caring for higher acuity or higher complexity patients
- 1+ year of Pediatric NP or PA experience preferred
- Would consider new graduate nurse practitioner with recent pediatric inpatient RN experience
- Master’s Degree with current NP or PA license, BLS and PALS certification
Keywords:
Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant, Pediatric Care, PIMCU, Patient Assessment, Acute Illness Management, Chronic Illness Management, Healthcare, Quality Initiatives, Nursing Education
