Boston Children's Hospital
Nurse Practitioner, Gastroenterology in Needham/N. Dartmouth (40 hrs)
Boston Children's Hospital, Needham
Position Summary/ Department Summary:
Brief Overview
Fulltime Nurse practitioner in Gastroenterology in Needham & North Dartmouth
Key Responsibilities:
- Working closely with collaborating MDs and members of the interdisciplinary GI team in a direct patient care setting for children with gastrointestinal disorders in our outreach clinics.
- Providing support via phone triage for outpatient GI issues one weekend per month.
- Assessing and treating new and return patients, in collaboration with a physician.
- Acting as primary communicator for patient questions and phone calls; and assisting with prior authorizations and refills.
- Planning, organizing and overseeing policies and procedures designed to improve patient/family experience.
- Working 40 hours per week, four 10-hour days plus one weekend per month with Wednesdays off
- Working at the Needham location plus 2 days per month in North Dartmouth
Education:
- Master of Science in Nursing or Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies
- At least one year of RN experience required
- At least one year of pediatric NP experience strongly preferred
- Prior experience with pediatric gastroenterology patients strongly preferred
- Previous experience working with children with chronic illnesses, knowledge of long-term medications and drug interactions preferred
- Strong physical assessment and diagnostic skills as well as patient education, and coordination of care skills.
- MA licensure as an Advanced Practice Nurse PNP or FNP or as a Physician Assistant
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