Job Summary
The Brain Tumor Center Nurse Practitioner will be responsible for:

• Joining a growing team committed to the care of patients diagnosed with brain and spinal cord tumors, ages infancy to young adult.
• Partnering with Neurosurgeons, Neuro-Oncologists, Neurologists, Radiation Oncologists, Nurses, Administrative Staff and other pediatric subspecialists to provide care across a variety of settings including inpatient and ambulatory.
• Providing new patient consultation to the medical/surgical teams on the inpatient neuroscience unit and medical/surgical ICUs, during the early stages of diagnosis and post-operative period and treatment.
• Enhancing continuity of care, facilitate and coordinate a comprehensive plan of care, engaging in frequent contact with patients and families to provide anticipatory guidance for their care needs across the continuum.
• Attending weekly outpatient multidisciplinary clinics at both Boston Children’s Hospital and Dana Farber Cancer Institute. Responsibilities include: medical histories, patient assessments, physical exams, performing procedures, symptom management, establishing a plan of care, inpatient rounding, attending tumor board and case conferences
• Participating in and support ongoing research studies occurring with the Brain Tumor Center.
• Working 40 hours per week: four 10 hour days, Monday through Friday

To qualify, you must have

• A Master’s degree in Nursing
• A current MA NP license (FNP or PNP)
• 5+ years of pediatric RN experience
• 2-3 years of Neuroscience or Oncology nursing experience preferred
• 2-3 years of Advanced Practice experience assisting in the care coordination of patients with complex medical conditions, strongly preferred
• Professional certification preferred or willingness to pursue (CNRN, CPHON)

**Sign-on bonus of $5,000.00 for full-time (40 hours) NP hires (who have not worked at BCH in the past 2 years.)
For hires made after 11/3/21.

Boston Children’s Hospital offers competitive compensation and unmatched benefits, including a flexible schedule, affordable health, vision and dental insurance, generous levels of time off, 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension, Tuition Reimbursement, cell phone plan discounts and discounted rates on T-passes (50% off). Discover your best.