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At Boston Children’s Hospital, the quality of our care – and our inclusive hospital working environment – lies in the diversity of our people. With patients from local communities and 160 countries around the world, we’re committed to reflecting the spectrum of their cultures, while opening doors of opportunity for our team. Here, different talents pursue common goals. Voices are heard and ideas are shared. Join us, and discover how your unique contributions can change lives. Yours included.
Job Responsibility:
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
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
Requirements:
A Master of Physician Assistant Studies or Master of Science in Nursing
1 year of RN experience required (For NPs)
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
What we offer:
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