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Nurse Practitioner, Perioperative Anesthesia (30-40 hrs)

Boston Children's Hospital
dental insurance, 403(b)
United States, Massachusetts, Needham
Aug 14, 2025
Job Posting Description At Boston Children's Hospital, the quality of our care - and our inclusive hospital working environment - lies in the diversity of our people. With patients from local communities and 160 countries around the world, we're committed to reflecting the spectrum of their cultures, while opening doors of opportunity for our team. Here, different talents pursue common goals. Voices are heard and ideas are shared. Join us, and discover how your unique contributions can change lives. Yours included. Position Summary/ Department Summary: Brief Overview The Perioperative APRN team is expanding to our newest satellite, Needham. Key Responsibilities: Collaborating with the anesthesia and perioperative nursing teams to provide comprehensive care to surgical and procedural patients at the Ambulatory Surgery Center at the brand new Boston Children's Hospital at Needham location Conduct patient/family interviews, perform preanesthetic evaluations including medical history, review of systems, and physical exams. Coordinate with surgeons to assess patient suitability for procedures at the satellite location Triaging patients with illness or medical conditions that may impact surgical planning Communicating the necessity, preparation, nature, and anticipated effects of anesthesia to patients and familiesand obtaining anesthesia informed consent. Serve as a clinical resource and educator for perioperative nursing staff Functions as a liaison between the anesthesia attending in charge, primary anesthesia, nursing team, and family to optimize patient care Prescribing and administering premedication prior to anesthesia Assist with IV access and support anesthesia team in the preoperative and intraoperative settings Work collaboratively with the regional anesthesia team assisting with block placement Managing patients postoperatively in the PACU Address family follow-up questions, assess for post-anesthesia complications, and support outcome tracking Act as a great teammate and be flexible in this dynamic environment. Working 30-40 hours per week (department has some flexibility in hours) three or four 10 hour days per week (No nights, weekends or holidays) Minimum Qualifications Education: A Master of Science in Nursing Experience: 3 years of Nurse Practitioner experience is preferred. Would consider newer NPs with Boston Children's Hospital experience Licensure/ Certifications: MA licensure as an Advanced Practice Nurse PNP or FNP Sign-on bonus of $5,000.00 for a full-time 40 hours, prorated $3,750.00 for 30 hours (for those who have not worked at BCH in the past 2 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 Boston Children's Hospital requires all employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and Flu, (unless you are eligible for a medical or religious exemption).* Boston Children's Hospital is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability.