Nurse Practitioner - Complex Care Services, per diem
Company: Boston Children's Hospital
Location: Boston
Posted on: January 12, 2026
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Job Description:
Nurse Practitioner - Complex Care Services Department Summary
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) to function in the
inpatient Complex Care Service (CCS) at Boston Children’s Hospital.
CCS is a long-standing and nationally regarded inpatient service in
Pediatric Hospital Medicine within the Division of General
Pediatrics that serves hospitalized children with medical
complexity, who have complex chronic conditions and functional
limitations. Common reasons for admission to CCS include infections
(aspiration pneumonia, pyelonephritis), chronic condition
exacerbations (epilepsy, digestive dysmotility), and post-operative
recovery following surgery (baclofen pump placement, gastrostomy,
spinal fusion, etc.). This role will provide patient evaluation,
assessment, and facilitate care for the patients on the CCS service
and will implement interventions tailored to improve systems for
patient care and enhance patient safety for this population. The
CCS APRN will work collaboratively with supervising physicians,
pediatric trainees (residents and fellows), and the entire nursing
team to promote optimal clinical care. This APRN will act as a
clinical resource, facilitating staff educational opportunities.
The setting is fast-paced and collaborative with many opportunities
for learning. Requirements include completion of a master’s degree
program in Nursing. Clinical experience with children with medical
complexity is preferred. Key Responsibilities • Evaluate, assess,
and facilitate care for medical and surgical patients with medical
complexity admitted to the Complex Care Service. • Help implement
interventions to improve care systems and enhance patient safety. •
Collaborate with supervising physicians and the nursing/medical
team to promote optimal care. • Act as a clinical resource and
facilitate staff educational opportunities. • Participate in
learning, quality improvement, and/or research initiatives. • Per
diem requirement: 12 hour shifts; Minimum 4 shifts per 6 week block
including one "off shift" (weekend/night/holiday) Minimal
Qualifications Education • Master of Science in Nursing Experience
• 1 year of pediatric NP experience preferred. • Experience with
children with medical complexity preferred. • New graduate NP may
be considered with 2 years of recent pediatric inpatient RN
experience and/or strong inpatient pediatric clinical rotations.
Licensure/Certifications • Current MA NP license with PNP or FNP
certification Boston Children’s Hospital offers competitive
compensation and unmatched benefits including flexible schedules,
affordable health, vision and dental insurance, childcare 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 The posted pay range is Boston Children’s
reasonable and good-faith expectation for this pay at the time of
posting. Any base pay offer provided depends on skills, experience,
education, certifications, and a variety of other job-related
factors. Base pay is one part of a comprehensive benefits package
that includes 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.
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