Nurse Practitioner, and Nutrition Program; per diem

Position Summary

The Growth and Nutrition Program (GNP) at Boston Children’s Hospital is one of seven multidisciplinary programs partially funded by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health to support infants and young children experiencing malnutrition and/or feeding difficulties. We are seeking a per diem Nurse Practitioner to provide specialized, family-centered care to pediatric patients (newborn through age
7) with feeding challenges and poor weight gain. This role works collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to assess, manage, and improve nutritional outcomes across clinical and community settings.

• Provide family education and clinical care to pediatric patients (newborn – age
  7) with feeding difficulties and poor weight gain during clinic sessions at Boston Children’s Hospital
• Triage patient concerns and provide follow-up support to families
• Coordinate and conduct home, school, and daycare visits for meal observations (may be conducted remotely as appropriate)
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary GNP team, Massachusetts Department of Public Health, and community-based resources to support patient care and outreach
• Support care coordination and continuity across clinical and community environments
• Schedule:
  
  Weekly for 6 months. Current need is on Wednesdays with a PM clinic 1-5PM Boston.
• Location:
  
  Boston and Needham

• Masters of Science degree in Nursing required

• Minimum of 3 years of pediatric nursing experience, NP experience preferred.
• Experience with children with feeding disorders strongly preferred.
• Experience working in community-based or public health settings preferred.

• National certification as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP) or Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
• Current BLS/CPR certification required.

• 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
• Discounted rates on T-passes

The posted pay range is Boston Children’s reasonable and good-faith expectation for this pay at the time of posting. Base pay is one part of a comprehensive benefits package.