Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner Emergency Medicine (34.5 hr)

Position Summary/ Department Summary:
This Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner will work in the Emergency Department on the Boston BCH Main Campus.
Key Responsibilities:

• Assess and manage patients at all acuity levels with medical and/or surgical complaints.
• Work in collaboration with board certified pediatric emergency medicine (PEM) physicians, PEM fellows, PAs and NPs, emergency medicine and pediatrics residents, and medical students.

• Perform detailed histories and physical examinations, order and interpret diagnostic studies, and develop and execute a wide range of care plans using sound clinical reasoning and critical thinking.
• Engage in consultations with subspecialty services to aid in patient care.
• Perform emergency medicine procedures (including but not limited to laceration repairs, incision and drainage, lumbar punctures, joint reductions, splinting, arthrocentesis, removal of nasal/ear foreign bodies, local nerve anesthesia and blocks).

• Develop discharge care plans with patients and families including prescribing medications and confirming primary care or specialty care follow-up. Work to promote and encourage optimal and realistic patient goals.
• Communicate with patients and families in a respectful manner leading to compassionate and empathetic care. Instruct and counsel patients regarding physical and mental health issues.
• Assist in the education of medical and physician assistant students rotating in the department.
• For NPs only:
  • Providing individualized care for patients boarding behavioral health emergencies for up to 12 patients.
  • Attending morning rounds with the ED Psychiatry team and the charge nurse to review and coordinate plans
  • Supporting the nursing staff and the Behavioral Response Team in treating ED patients with acute agitation and unsafe behaviors using both pharmacological and non-pharmacological de-escalation techniques

• 34.5 hours per week, shifts are rotating Monday through Sunday and include days/evenings/overnights/weekends/holidays. For PAs: will also be responsible for on-call coverage. For NPs: will also be responsible for behavioral health boarder coverage

Minimum Qualifications
Education

• A Master of Physician Assistant Studies or Master of Science in Nursing

Experience:

• 1 year of RN experience required (For NPs)
• ED and/or pediatric NP experience preferred
• ED and/or pediatric PA experience preferred

Licensure/ Certifications:

• A current license in the state of Massachusetts to practice as a Nurse Practitioner (PNP or FNP) or Physician Assistant
• MCSR and DEA upon hire

The posted pay range is Boston Children's reasonable and good-faith expectation for this pay at the time of posting.

Any base pay offer provided depends on skills, experience, education, certifications, and a variety of other job-related factors. Base pay is one part of a comprehensive benefits package that includes flexible schedules, affordable health, vision and dental insurance, child care 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.