"Alerted.org

81677BRJob Posting Title:Nurse Practitioner, Gastroenterology in Needham/N. Dartmouth (40 hrs)Department:Patient Services-NursingAutoReqId:81677BRStatus:Full-TimeStandard Hours per Week:40 Job Posting Category:Advanced Practice Provider Job Posting Description: Position Summary/ Department Summary:

Brief Overview

Fulltime Nurse practitioner in Gastroenterology in Needham & North Dartmouth

Key Responsibilities:

+ Working closely with collaborating MDs and members of the interdisciplinary GI team in a direct patient care setting for children with gastrointestinal disorders in our outreach clinics.

+ Providing support via phone triage for outpatient GI issues one weekend per month.

+ Assessing and treating new and return patients, in collaboration with a physician.

+ Acting as primary communicator for patient questions and phone calls; and assisting with prior authorizations and refills.

+ Planning, organizing and overseeing policies and procedures designed to improve patient/family experience.

+ Working 40 hours per week, four 10-hour days plus one weekend per month with Wednesdays off

+ Working at the Needham location plus 2 days per month in North Dartmouth

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

+ Master of Science in Nursing or Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies

Experience:

+ At least one year of RN experience required

+ At least one year of pediatric NP experience strongly preferred

+ Prior experience with pediatric gastroenterology patients strongly preferred

+ Previous experience working with children with chronic illnesses, knowledge of long-term medications and drug interactions preferred

+ Strong physical assessment and diagnostic skills as well as patient education, and coordination of care skills.

Licensure/ Certifications:

+ MA licensure as an Advanced Practice Nurse PNP or FNP or as a Physician Assistant

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.

bchAPP Office/Site Location:NeedhamRegular, Temporary, Per Diem:Regular Remote Eligibility :Onsite Only