Neonatal Nurse Practitioner, South Shore Hospital NICU - 40 hours

Company: Boston Children'S Hospital
Location: Weymouth
Posted on: February 22, 2021

Job Description:

57296BR Job Posting DescriptionAt Boston Children's Hospital, success is measured in patients treated, parents comforted and teams taught. It's in discoveries made, processes perfected, and technology advanced. In major medical breakthroughs and small acts of kindness. And in colleagues who have your back and patients who have your heart. As a teaching hospital of Harvard Medical School, our reach is global and our impact is profound. Join our acclaimed Neonatal Unit at South Shore Hospital, and discover how your talents can change lives. Yours included.

The Neonatal Nurse Practitioner will be responsible for:

• Working in southeast Massachusetts to work with a group of 7 Neonatologists and 4 Neonatal Nurse Practitioners in a 30 bed level 3 NICU that is part of the Harvard Newborn Medicine Network; The hospital has approximately 3600 deliveries per year and an active Maternal Fetal Medicine service with genetic counselors; The NICU has approximately 450 admissions yearly
• Providing care for neonates with no restrictions on gestational age or duration of mechanical ventilation, on a unit with expertise in use of CPAP, synchronized mechanical ventilation, non-invasive ventilation, high frequency oscillatory ventilation, inhaled nitric oxide and--echocardiography
• Participating in ground-based stabilization and transport of critically ill neonates
• Participation in quality improvement activities, research projects and teaching
• The position is a minimum of 6, 24 hour shifts per month including weekends and holidaysTo qualify, you must have---
  • A minimum of 5 years of NICU RN experience and a current/active Neonatal NP Massachusetts license required
  • Experience to practice independently in a Level II and III NICU, including endotracheal intubation, umbilical catheter placement and vascular access (including percutaneous insertion of central catheters)
    Please note: During a public health emergency, individuals in this role may be expected to take on additional duties to respond to organizational needs.
    
    Boston Children's Hospital offers competitive compensation and unmatched benefits, including affordable health, vision and dental insurance, generous levels of time off, 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension, Tuition Reimbursement and discounted rates on T-passes (50% off). Discover your best.
    
    Boston Children's Hospital is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability.
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