Boston Children's Hospital
Nurse Practitioner/PA, Pediatric Intermediate Care Unit, per diem
Boston Children's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298
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Nurse Practitioner/PA, Pediatric Intermediate Care Unit, per diem
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Boston Children's Hospital
Position Summary / Department Summary
Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant – Pediatric Intermediate Care Unit. The PIMCU APP will serve as the primary provider on the PIMCU team, facilitating the delivery of safe and quality clinical care while partnering with collaborating physicians, pediatric trainees, and nursing teams to promote optimal clinical care.
Key Responsibilities
Delivery of comprehensive clinical care to infants, children, and adolescents with acute or chronic medical conditions requiring intensive nursing and medical support outside of the ICU setting
Collaborate closely with the supervising physician to conduct thorough patient assessments, obtain medical histories, perform physical examinations, and diagnose developmental and health concerns
Active participation in PIMCU medical rounds including presentation, development and implementation of evidence‑based treatment plans
Opportunity for participation in quality improvement and research initiatives
Setting is a fast‑paced inpatient environment, requiring collaboration across multiple consulting teams and interdisciplinary colleagues
Per diem requirement: 12‑hour shifts; minimum 4 shifts per 6‑week block including one “off” shift (weekend/night/holiday)
Minimum Qualifications
Education
Master’s degree in Nursing or Physician Assistant Studies
Experience
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
Consideration for new graduate nurse practitioner with recent pediatric inpatient RN experience; minimum 2 years ideal with a similar patient population
Licensure / Certifications
Current Massachusetts NP (PNP preferred; will consider FNP with pediatric experience) or PA license required
BLS required; PALS strongly preferred
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Nurse Practitioner/PA, Pediatric Intermediate Care Unit, per diem
role at
Boston Children's Hospital
Position Summary / Department Summary
Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant – Pediatric Intermediate Care Unit. The PIMCU APP will serve as the primary provider on the PIMCU team, facilitating the delivery of safe and quality clinical care while partnering with collaborating physicians, pediatric trainees, and nursing teams to promote optimal clinical care.
Key Responsibilities
Delivery of comprehensive clinical care to infants, children, and adolescents with acute or chronic medical conditions requiring intensive nursing and medical support outside of the ICU setting
Collaborate closely with the supervising physician to conduct thorough patient assessments, obtain medical histories, perform physical examinations, and diagnose developmental and health concerns
Active participation in PIMCU medical rounds including presentation, development and implementation of evidence‑based treatment plans
Opportunity for participation in quality improvement and research initiatives
Setting is a fast‑paced inpatient environment, requiring collaboration across multiple consulting teams and interdisciplinary colleagues
Per diem requirement: 12‑hour shifts; minimum 4 shifts per 6‑week block including one “off” shift (weekend/night/holiday)
Minimum Qualifications
Education
Master’s degree in Nursing or Physician Assistant Studies
Experience
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
Consideration for new graduate nurse practitioner with recent pediatric inpatient RN experience; minimum 2 years ideal with a similar patient population
Licensure / Certifications
Current Massachusetts NP (PNP preferred; will consider FNP with pediatric experience) or PA license required
BLS required; PALS strongly preferred
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