Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - ACCU Surgical Team

Position Summary

We are seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in the Acute Cardiac Care Unit (ACCU) to join the Cardiac Surgical Advanced Practice Clinician Team.

Key Responsibilities

• Care for inpatient neonatal, pediatric and adult patients with congenital heart defects after surgical repair or intervention.
• Perform procedures including chest tube and pigtail management and removal, temporary pacing wire removal and incisional care.
• Coordinate care for management of acute and chronic medical issues
• Collaborate with members of the multidisciplinary team and consulting services to provide comprehensive care for optimal patient outcomes
• Coordinate complex discharge planning needs
• Work collaboratively in a family-centered environment.
• 36 hours, up to 50% day / night rotation every 3

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weekend, some holidays (including major). Permanent nights available as well.

Minimal Qualifications

Education

Experience

Licensure / Certifications

Sign-on bonus : $5,000–$15,000 (prorated for under 40 hours / week). Higher bonus for candidates with significant pediatric or cardiac experience. (For people who have not worked at BCH in the past 2 years.)

Boston Children’s Hospital offers competitive compensation and unmatched benefits including flexible schedules, affordable health, vision and dental insurance, childcare 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.

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