Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.
At least 1 year of pediatric experience preferred; new graduates considered with 2 years of inpatient RN experience in relevant settings.
Current Massachusetts license as a Nurse Practitioner (PNP or FNP) or Physician Assistant.
Experience in pediatric, acute medical, cardiac care, or higher-acuity settings is advantageous.
Strong clinical assessment and patient management skills.
Responsibilities
Perform comprehensive patient assessments, including interviews and physical examinations.
Develop individualized treatment plans and differential diagnoses.
Evaluate patient conditions and recommend clinical interventions in collaboration with the care team.
Order and interpret diagnostic studies, including lab tests and imaging.
Document patient encounters and prepare visit summaries for physician review.
Respond to patient and family inquiries, providing clinical guidance as needed.
Support inpatient care and assist with discharge planning and transitions.
Benefits
Full-time position with a 36-hour work week, Monday to Friday.
Opportunity to work in a multidisciplinary team environment.
Engagement in continuing education and quality assessment activities.
Involvement in medical rounds, conferences, and research initiatives.
Supportive environment for professional development and maintaining clinical knowledge.
Full Job Description
Job Posting Description
Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - PECAN Program
Position Summary The Pediatric Cardiac Nutrition (PECAN) Program is seeking a full-time Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to support the delivery and expansion of specialized care for pediatric patients with congenital and acquired heart disease who require nutritional intervention. The APP will provide comprehensive clinical care and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support the program's prehabilitation program, temporary enteral access discharge and weaning program, and malnutrition clinic. Responsibilities include patient assessment and management, development of individualized treatment plans, coordination of care, patient and family education, and collaboration with attending physicians and other members of the care team. Depending on clinical responsibilities, the APP may provide care in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Key Responsibilities
Perform comprehensive patient assessments, including patient interviews, physical examinations, and obtaining and reviewing medical histories.
Develop problem lists, differential diagnoses, and individualized treatment plans.
Evaluate patient conditions, recommend appropriate clinical interventions, and implement treatment plans in collaboration with attending physicians and other members of the care team.
Order and interpret diagnostic studies, including laboratory tests and imaging, as appropriate.
Document patient encounters, prepare visit summaries and correspondence, and route documentation to the attending physician for review and signature.
Respond to patient and family phone calls, providing clinical guidance and collaborating with attending physicians and other APPs as needed.
Complete prior authorizations and coordinate care with other providers and services.
Perform therapeutic procedures within the APP's scope of practice, including administering injections and immunizations, suturing, and managing wounds and infections.
Support inpatient care, when applicable, including participating in multidisciplinary rounds, evaluating patients, documenting clinical assessments for attending physician review and signature, and assisting with discharge planning and hospital-to-home transitions.
Participate in continuing education, quality assessment activities, medical rounds, conferences, and research initiatives.
Maintain current knowledge of advances in clinical practice and patient care.
Adhere to infection prevention and control policies, as well as applicable federal, state, and professional practice requirements.
Schedule: 36 hours, M-F, days.
Minimal Qualifications Education
Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.
Experience
At least 1 year of pediatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant experience preferred.
New graduates will be considered with a minimum of 2 years of inpatient RN experience, preferably in pediatrics, acute medical care, cardiac care, or a higher-acuity setting such as ICU, intermediate care, or the Emergency Department.
Licensure and Certifications
Current Massachusetts license to practice as a Nurse Practitioner (PNP - Primary Care or Acute Care, or FNP) or Physician Assistant.
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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.
