Director, Nurse Practitioner Medical Program

The Director of the Medical Team Nurse Practitioners is a key clinical and operational leader responsible for the oversight, development, and advancement of Nurse Practitioners (NPs) within the inpatient medical program at Franciscan Children’s. This role combines clinical excellence (75%) with dedicated leadership time (25%) to support a growing, high-impact pediatric rehabilitation and complex care program.

This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of advanced practice within a rapidly evolving organization. Over the next several years, Franciscan Children’s will expand clinical programs, grow the NP team, and prepare for the opening of a new state-of-the-art hospital, creating meaningful opportunities for innovation, leadership development, and program building.

The Director will partner closely with physician and nursing leadership to strengthen clinical care delivery, advance NP practice, and lead strategic initiatives in education, professional development, quality improvement, and care model design. This leader will play a critical role in building scalable systems and programs that support both current operations and future growth.

• Leadership & Program Development (25%)
  • Provide direct leadership, mentorship, and supervision to Medical APRNs, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and professional growth
  • Lead the development, expansion, and optimization of NP staffing models to meet evolving patient care needs
  • Partner with physician, nursing, and executive leadership to design and implement new clinical programs and services
  • Develop and standardize processes for recruitment, onboarding, evaluation, and career advancement of NPs
  • Champion education initiatives, including orientation programs, ongoing clinical education, and leadership development pathways
  • Serve as a key driver of quality improvement and process improvement initiatives, supporting NPs in project design, implementation, and dissemination
  • Promote clarity, visibility, and strategic advancement of the NP role across the organization
  • Contribute to long‑term strategic planning, including preparation for future hospital expansion and program growth
  • Collaborate with external partners, including Boston Children’s Hospital, to strengthen clinical and academic affiliations
• Clinical Responsibilities (75%)
  • Maintain an active clinical practice as a Nurse Practitioner within the inpatient medical program
  • Provide high‑quality, evidence‑based care to children with complex medical conditions, rehabilitation needs, and technology dependence
  • Model clinical excellence, interdisciplinary collaboration, and family‑centered care
  • Support care coordination and clinical decision‑making across the medical unit
• Quality, Operations, and Compliance
  • Partner with leadership to monitor and improve clinical quality, safety, and cost outcomes
  • Support development and use of data‑driven approaches to evaluate program performance
  • Ensure compliance with all regulatory, accreditation, and institutional standards (e.g., Joint Commission, HIPAA)
  • Contribute to operational planning, including budgeting and resource allocation as needed

• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Strong leadership and team‑building skills, with the ability to mentor and develop advanced practice providers
  • Demonstrated ability to lead quality improvement and process improvement initiatives
  • Experience or interest in program development, clinical operations, and care model innovation
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
  • Ability to work effectively in a dynamic, growing clinical environment
  • Commitment to advancing equity, professionalism, and excellence in patient care

• Required:
  
  Minimum 7 years of experience as a Nurse Practitioner; DNP Preferred
• Preferred:
  Prior leadership or management experience in a complex clinical setting
• Preferred:
  Experience in pediatric complex care, rehabilitation, or technology‑dependent populations
• Preferred:
  Experience in education, mentorship, or program development

• Current National Certification as a Nurse Practitioner
• Current Massachusetts NP license
• BLS and PALS certification