Part-Time; Pediatric and Neonatal ICU Physician's Assistant/Nurse Practitioner

Part-Time Pediatric And Neonatal Icu Physician's Assistant/Nurse PractitionerBoston Medical Center Department of Pediatrics is seeking Physician Assistants (PA) or Nurse Practitioners (NP) to be part of a team of Advance Practice Providers (PAs and NPs) who provide care under the supervision of an intensivist physician to critically-ill patients in both our Level III Neonatal ICU (22 beds) and Pediatric ICU (4 beds). The NICU is staffed 24/7 by an in-house intensivist providing direct supervision to APPs. The PICU is staffed by pediatric intensivists who are in-house during the day and may be at home or in-house overnight depending on acuity and the needs of the patients and unit. APPs overlap with Boston Children's combined residents to provide frontline care to our patients.We are seeking energetic team players to join our staff. Experience in the NICU or PICU is not required, but preferred. We are currently recruiting for a part-time position. Clinical shifts are centered around nights and weekends. Following training in both the NICU and PICU, the APP will be assigned shifts in both locations. At no time will an APP care for patients in both units during a single shift.Key Responsibilities:Interviewing patients and families and performing physical examination (including obtaining, updating, and studying medical histories).Developing a problem list, differential diagnosis and treatment. Recommending options and courses of action for patient careDetermining abnormal conditions by administering or ordering diagnostic test, such as X-rays and laboratory studies and by interpreting test results.Placing and modifying care ordersCompleting documentation for admission, daily and discharge notesInterfacing with multidisciplinary team members (i.e. nursing, respiratory therapy, dietary, case management, etc.)NICU: attend deliveries alone and with the NICU attending.Provide consultations for Newborn Nursery as requested.Implementing physician directivesRounding with teamProvide ongoing patient assessment and interventionConsulting specialty and surgical services under direction of attending MDCoordinating discharge including follow-up appointments, equipment and discharge teachingPerforming therapeutic procedures appropriate to unit following training (i.e. central line placement and removal, arterial line placement, chest tube placement, endotracheal intubation, procedural sedation)Protecting patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocolsComply with federal, state, and local legal and professional requirementsParticipating in continuing education, quality improvement and patient safety initiatives, educational conferences and research studiesResponding to Pediatric Rapid Responses and Pediatric Codes outside the PICU/NICUParticipating in unit patients safety and quality improvement initiativesKeeping abreast of advances in patient careQualifications:Bachelor's degreeGraduate of an accredited and/or approved nurse practitioner or physician assistant programPhysicians Assistance or Nurse Practitioner licensure within the first 3 months following the receipt of a complete application for medical staff membership and privilegesPhysician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner CertificationBasic Life Support (BLS), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certificationsPrevious pediatric experience preferredMust demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to assess neonates through young adultsInterpersonal skills needed for interacting effectively with physicians, staff, patients and familiesCompensation:Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine (BU-CASM) offers a competitive salary commensurate with academic training and practice experience. We continue to evaluate our compensation plan to remain one of the most competitive in salary and benefits. Our staff receive a highly competitive salary and generous benefits that include paid vacation, sick time, parental leave, and CME expenses. Faculty members and their dependents qualify for greatly reduced tuition at Boston University, ranked among the top 50 universities in the US.Compensation ranges between $151,265.25 and $167,618.25Compensation Range:$53.85- $78.13This range offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications. However, our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and a broad range of factors is considered when making an offer. This includes education, experience, skills, and certifications/licensures as they directly relate to position requirements; as well as business/organizational needs, internal equity, and market-competitiveness. In addition, BMCHS offers generous total compensation that includes, but is not limited to, benefits (medical, dental, vision, pharmacy), discretionary annual bonuses and merit increases, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403(b) savings matches, paid time off, career advancement opportunities, and resources to support employee and family well-being.NOTE: This range is based on Boston-area data, and is subject to modification based on geographic location.Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans