Boston Children’s Hospital is seeking a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to play a crucial role in both our Neonatal Consult Service and Surgical Service within the NICU. The NP both provides advanced clinical care to critically ill neonates across the hospital and contributes significantly to our 30-bed tertiary care Level III/IV NICU.

This role encompasses expert consultation to infants throughout multiple intensive care units and pediatric specialty services. Collaborating with neonatologists, pediatric surgeons, and multidisciplinary teams in the NICU, the NP manages complex pre-operative and post-operative surgical patients and medically fragile neonates from extreme prematurity through six months corrected age and beyond. In addition, the NP is pivotal in the Neonatal Consult Service, offering comprehensive assessments, diagnoses, and management of acute and chronic neonatal conditions, including cardio-respiratory failure, nutritional support, pain and sedation management, gastrointestinal disorders, and congenital or genetic anomalies. They serve as a key consultant across the institution, advising on individualized care plans for infants with varied diagnoses and treatment needs.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

• Master of Science in Nursing or Masters in Physician Assistant Studies required.

Experience:

• Minimum 1 year RN, NP, or PA experience in a Level III NICU or in a critical care setting.
• 2-3 years of experience in NICU, Cardiology, or consultation preferred.
• Surgical or cardiology advanced knowledge and experience preferred.

Licensure/ Certifications:

• A current Massachusetts NP or PA license required
• Family NP or Certified Acute Care Pediatric NP strongly preferred

*This role offers a competitive sign‑on bonus ranging from $5,000 to $20,000, based on your experience. (for people who have not worked at BCH in the past 2 years.)