Neuroscience Critical Care, Nurse Practitioner (30 and 36 hours)

Position Summary/ Department Summary Position Summary/ Department Summary: Neuroscience Critical Care Nurse Practitioner Key Responsibilities Caring for patients in the Neurocritical Care Service. The Neurocritical Care Service is a consultative service supporting critically ill pediatric patients from infants to young adults who are admitted to the intensive care units at Boston Children's Hospital with neurological or neurosurgical conditions or who are at risk of developing neurological complications The Nurse Practitioner will perform patient assessments, medical histories, physical exams, and plan and implement plans of care in collaboration with supervising Neurocritical Care Consult Attendings for patients in the medical, surgical, neonatal and cardiac ICUs at Boston Children's Hospital who are followed by the Neurocritical Care Service In collaboration with physicians on the Neurocritical Care Service, the Nurse Practitioner will enhance continuity of care, facilitate, and coordinate a comprehensive plan of care, have ample opportunities to participate and support ongoing research studies in the ICUs, and offer their expertise in nursing as a consultant to nursing and collaborating medical teams in the ICUs. Working 30 or 36 hours per week, days with every third weekend rotation. (Both 30 and 36 hour roles are available) Minimum Qualifications Masters of Science Nursing Experience A minimum of 3 years acute care experience as a RN or NP required New graduate NPs will be considered with strong acute care and/or neuroscience nursing experience 1-3 years NP experience strongly preferred Previous neuroscience and pediatric clinical experience strongly preferred Excellent critical thinking and communication skills required. Certification within specialty area expected within 3 years. Licensure/ Certifications A current and valid Massachusetts state NP license (PNP or FNP) Certification within specialty area expected within 3 years. This role offers a competitive signon bonus ranging from $5,000+, based on your experience. Compensation and Benefits 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr