Pediatrics-Emergency Medicine
Job Posting Description
Position Summary/ Department Summary:
Nurse Practitioner, Emergency Medicine (per diem)
Key Responsibilities:-
Providing individualized care to the emergency department’s long-stay patient population, which is mostly comprised of patients boarding for definitive psychiatric care. Daily responsibilities will include:
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Providing individualized care for up to 12 patients per day
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Performing a physical examination and addressing urgent medical needs
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Attending morning rounds with the ED Psychiatry team and the charge nurse to review the plan for each patient
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Supporting the nursing staff and the Behavioral Response Team in treating ED patients with acute agitation and unsafe behaviors using both pharmacological and non-pharmacological de-escalation techniques
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Depending on shift type and departmental needs, other responsibilities may include:
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Providing emergency care to infants, children and young adults in a fast-paced, Level 1 Trauma Center with trauma-related, surgical and medical illnesses of various acuities and complexity.
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Collaborating with a supervising physician to conduct patient assessments and physical examinations, and to diagnose and treat health problems.
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Reviewing and addressing abnormal test results that come to the ED results pool
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ED NP per diem requirements:
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The per diem NP will be required to work 18 hours per month. Approximately 6 shifts per 3-month schedule block.
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Three weekend shifts per three-month period are required.
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Summer: One shift on the eve or day of either Memorial Day, July 4th or Labor Day
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Winter: One shift on the eve or day of either Thanksgiving, Christmas or New Year’s
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
- A Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
Experience:-
Pediatric acute care experience preferred.
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At least one year of RN/NP experience in an acute care setting preferred.
Licensure/ Certifications:-
PNP/FNP license
- MA licensure as an Advanced Practice Nurse
Regular, Temporary, Per Diem
Per Diem
Standard Hours per Week
1
Pay Range
$60.00-$96.28 Hourly
Office/Site Location
Boston
Job Posting Category
Advanced Practice Provider
Remote Eligibility
Onsite Only
