Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, Neurology (36 hrs)

• First line care of Epilepsy and Neurology patient population on the inpatient neuroscience unit, including assessment and medical history, physical exams, diagnosis, and family centered care of patients and their families.
• Consulting in an interdisciplinary manner on all assigned inpatients during daily rounds and managing assigned patients throughout the course of the day.
• Participating in ongoing research and quality improvement initiatives, as well as facilitation of patient/family and multidisciplinary team education.
• Assisting with admissions, discharges, care coordination, monitoring and counseling of patients, including telephone consultation.
• Assisting with the transition to home, continuity of care across the continuum, and family support and education.
• Contributing to the knowledge base of the profession and specialty programs through publications, presentations, and participation in the work of professional organizations.
• Working 36 hours per week, 12-hour shifts, rotating days M-F, rotating weekend and holiday requirement (approx. every 3rd weekend)

• A Master of Science in Nursing or a Masters of Physician Assistant Studies

• A minimum of 2 years acute care experience as a RN, NP, PA required
• Previous neuroscience and pediatric clinical experience strongly preferred
• Excellent critical thinking and communication skills required.

• A current Massachusetts NP (PNP or FNP) or PA license
• Certification with specialty area expected within 3 years

The posted pay range is Boston Children's reasonable and good-faith expectation for this pay at the time of posting.

Any base pay offer provided depends on skills, experience, education, certifications, and a variety of other job-related factors. Base pay is one part of a comprehensive benefits package that includes 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.