Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant

Boston Children's Hospital seeks a Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant for our Healthcare & Medical Services department. In this pediatric role, you will provide comprehensive patient assessment, diagnosis, and evidence based treatment, collaborating closely with attending physicians, nurses, and allied health professionals. Responsibilities include care coordination, family education, clinical documentation, and participation in quality and safety initiatives. Join a mission driven, innovative team using state of the art facilities to deliver exceptional outcomes for children in an academic, research focused environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive pediatric assessments, diagnoses, and manage treatment plans
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and allied health staff in multidisciplinary care
• Educate patients and families on diagnoses, treatments, and follow-up care
• Document care accurately in the EMR and ensure regulatory compliance
• Coordinate admissions, discharges, and referrals for continuity of care
• Participate in quality, safety, and performance improvement initiatives
• Contribute to clinical protocols and evidence-based practice updates
• Support resident and student education within the clinical setting

Required Skills

• Pediatric patient assessment
• Clinical diagnosis and treatment planning
• Electronic Medical Record (EMR) documentation
• Pediatric pharmacology
• Family and patient education
• Care coordination and discharge planning
• Procedural skills appropriate to specialty
• Interdisciplinary team collaboration
• Quality and safety improvement methods
• Evidence-based practice and clinical guidelines