Nurse Practitioner, Epilepsy & Neurology, (36 hrs)

Boston Children's Hospital
dental insurance, 403(b)
United States, Massachusetts, Boston
Oct 07, 2025
Position Summary/ Department Summary: Join our Center for Excellence in Epilepsy and Neurology, with care focusing on children and families with epilepsy and neurological diagnosis at acute and intermediate levels of care. This is a 36 hour/week position on a 31-bed pediatric neuroscience unit, inclusive of a 12 bed Epilepsy Monitoring Unit. Opportunity to flex cover the Neuro Critical Care consult service following additional orientation. Key Responsibilities: First line care of Epilepsy and Neurology patient population on the inpatient neuroscience unit, including assessment and medical history, physical exams, diagnosis, and family centered care of patients and their families. Consulting in an interdisciplinary manner on all assigned inpatients during daily rounds and managing assigned patients throughout the course of the day. Participating in ongoing research and quality improvement initiatives, as well as facilitation of patient/family and multidisciplinary team education. Assisting with admissions, discharges, care coordination, monitoring and counseling of patients, including telephone consultation. Assisting with the transition to home, continuity of care across the continuum, and family support and education. Contributing to the knowledge base of the profession and specialty programs through publications, presentations, and participation in the work of professional organizations. Working 36 hours per week, 12-hour shifts, rotating days M-F, rotating weekend requirement (approx. every 3rd weekend) (No nights no holidays) Minimum Qualifications Education: A Master of Science in Nursing Experience: A minimum of 3 years acute care experience as a RN or NP required 3 years minimum acute pediatric RN experience preferred. Previous neuroscience and pediatric clinical experience strongly preferred Excellent critical thinking and communication skills required. Licensure/ Certifications: A current MA NP license (PNP or FNP) Certification with specialty area expected within 3 years. Boston Children's Hospital offers competitive compensation and unmatched benefits including 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 and discounted rates on T-passes. Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork. bchAPP The posted pay range is Boston Children's reasonable and good-faith expectation for this pay at the time of posting. Any base pay offer provided depends on skills, experience, education, certifications, and a variety of other job-related factors. Base pay is one part of a comprehensive benefits package that includes 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 and discounted rates on T-passes. Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork.