Minimum of 3 years pediatric clinical experience preferred
New graduate NPs with relevant nursing experience considered
Strong knowledge of pediatric assessment and care planning
Experience with complex or chronic pediatric conditions preferred
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to work in an interdisciplinary ambulatory setting
Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive evaluation and management of pediatric patients in chronic pain and headache clinics
Obtain detailed health histories and perform physical assessments
Formulate differential diagnoses and develop evidence-based treatment plans
Communicate complex diagnoses and treatment recommendations to patients and families
Monitor patient progress and adjust care plans as needed
Coordinate care with interdisciplinary team members
Support continuity of care through documentation and follow-up
Benefits
Flexible 40-hour work schedule, Monday through Friday
Opportunity to work in specialized pediatric clinics
Collaborative interdisciplinary team environment
Focus on comprehensive patient and family education
Engagement in ongoing care coordination and support
Full Job Description
Job Posting Description
The Pediatric/Family Nurse Practitioner (NP) provides advanced clinical care in the Ambulatory Chronic Pain Clinic and Pediatric Headache Program, two interdisciplinary specialty clinics serving children and adolescents with complex pain and headache disorders. This flex position is a 40-hour, Monday-Friday role designed to provide coverage for leaves of absence (LOAs) within the Pain Clinics. The NP is responsible for comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, patient/family education, and ongoing care coordination. The ideal candidate has strong pediatric clinical experience, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary ambulatory care model.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide comprehensive evaluation and management of pediatric patients in the chronic pain and headache clinics.
Obtain detailed health histories and perform physical assessments.
Formulate differential diagnoses and develop evidence-based treatment plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
Communicate complex diagnoses, treatment recommendations, and care plans clearly and compassionately to patients and families.
Monitor patient progress and modify plans of care as clinically indicated.
Coordinate care with physicians, psychologists, nurses, physical therapists, social workers, and other team members.
Support continuity of care through documentation, follow-up, and communication with referring providers and community-based clinicians.
Provide education and counseling to patients and families related to chronic pain, headache disorders, symptom management, and treatment expectations.
Participate in ambulatory clinic workflows and support coverage needs across both programs.
Working 40 hours per week: days Monday through Friday
Minimum Qualifications Education
Master of science in Nursing
Experience
Minimum of 3 years of pediatric clinical experience required
Would consider new graduate NPs with applicable nursing experience
Strong knowledge of pediatric assessment, diagnosis, and care planning
Experience caring for children and adolescents with complex or chronic medical conditions preferred
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and family-centered care skills
Ability to work effectively in an interdisciplinary ambulatory setting
Licensure/Certifications
Current MA Nurse Practitioner License (PNP or FNP required)
About Boston Children's Hospital
Boston Children's Hospital is a 404-bed comprehensive center for pediatric health care. As one of the largest pediatric medical centers in the United States, Children's offers a complete range of health care services for children from birth through 21 years of age. Boston Children's Hospital is home to the world's largest research enterprise based at a pediatric hospital. More than 1,100 scientists, including nine members of the National Academy of Sciences, 11 on-staff members of the Institute of Medicine and 9 members of the Howard Hughes Medical Institute. The hospital is also the primary pediatric teaching affiliate of Harvard Medical School.
