Nurse Practitioner, Neuro Critical Care & Epilepsy / Neurology (36 hrs)

Position Summary / Department Summary :

This Nurse Practitioner will work primarily in Neuro Critical Care (a consult role) but will also flex to cover Epilepsy Service as needed.

Key Responsibilities :

Neuro Critical Care Service :

• 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.
• Contributing to the knowledge base of the profession and specialty programs through publications, presentations, and participation in the work of professional organizations.

Epilepsy / Neurology Service :

Working 36 hours per week, days with a rotating weekend requirement (approx. every 3rd weekend) (No nights no holidays)

Minimum Qualifications

Education :

Experience :

Licensure / Certifications :

Boston Children's Hospital offers competitive compensation and unmatched benefits including 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.

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