Position Summary
We are looking for an Advanced Practice Nurse to work within our Float Pool. The role requires integration of knowledge, research, and experience to promote excellence in patient care and improve outcomes. The RN communicates and collaborates clearly and concisely with the health care team; appropriately consults and utilizes resources to meet the patient’s needs; and actively participates in patient discharge planning. Flexibility and excellent clinical, organizational, and communication skills are required.
Benefits
Float APRNs will be eligible for a $10/hour specialty differential and a competitive sign‑on bonus ranging from $5,000 to $20,000 (for those who have not worked at BCH in the past 2 years).
Key Responsibilities
- Perform a complete history and physical examination and interpret findings.
- Diagnose and manage common clinical problems of the identified patient population.
- Plan, implement, and evaluate the treatment plan in an interdisciplinary manner.
- Order and interpret diagnostic studies and therapeutic interventions necessary to augment the patient’s physical findings and treatment plan. Communicate these findings to the health care team, patients, and families.
- Participate in discharge planning with the health care team.
- Write orders, prescriptions, and progress notes in the patient’s medical record. Create patient discharge summaries and communicate them to primary care providers.
- Participate in daily patient care rounds, interdisciplinary conferences, and teaching activities of the service.
- Communicate the patient’s condition and plan of care to the patient and family. Engage in health teaching and counseling with the patient and their family in collaboration with the health care team.
- Perform selected diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
- Participate in formal and informal teaching activities with staff nurses, physicians, interns, residents, and other members of the health care team.
- Communicate clearly and concisely with the health care team and appropriately consult and utilize resources to meet the patient’s needs.
- Maintain clinical competency and ongoing professional development through continuing education, professional activities, and self‑evaluation.
- Work 36 hours per week with 50% day/night rotation and every third weekend. Float APRNs will not be required to work holidays.
Minimum Qualifications
Education
- Master of Science in Nursing
Experience
- 1-3 years of Nurse Practitioner experience preferred
- Pediatric experience preferred
Licensure / Certifications
- A current Massachusetts NP license
- Certification as a Pediatric or Family Nurse Practitioner