ED Acute Care & Behavioral Health Nurse Practitioner - $4,875 Sign-On*

The Nurse Practitioner will be responsible for:

• 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:

• Providing individualized care for patients boarding with behavioral health emergencies

• Addressing urgent medical needs

• Attending morning rounds with the ED Psychiatry team and the charge nurse to review and coordinate plans

• 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

• 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 acuity and complexity.

• Collaborating with a supervising physician to conduct patient assessments and physical examinations, and to diagnose and treat health problems.

• Reviewing and addressing abnormal test results for discharged ED patients

• 39 hours per week, shifts are Monday through Sunday and include days/evenings/overnights/weekends/holidays. (Eligible for full time benefits)

To qualify, you must have:

• A Master of Science Degree in Nursing (MSN)
• PNP/FNP license
• Pediatric acute care experience preferred.
• At least one year of RN/NP experience in an acute care setting preferred.
• Sign-on bonus of $4,8750.00 (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, 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.