Nurse Practitioner, Growth and Nutrition Program

Title: Nurse Practitioner, Growth and Nutrition Program (temp)

Status
Part-Time

Standard Hours per Week
40

Job Category
Advanced Practice Provider

Regular, Temporary, Per Diem
Temporary

Pay Range
$60.00-$96.28 Hourly

Office/Site Location
Boston

Remote Eligibility
Onsite Only

Job Description:

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 temporary 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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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: 6 month temporary coverage starting in July, 40 hours Mon-Fri 8AM-5PM
• Location: Boston and Needham

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

• Masters of Science degree in Nursing required

Experience:

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

Licensure and Certification:

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

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.