Nurse Practitioner, Skeletal Health Center (40 hrs)

Boston Children's Hospital
dental insurance, 403(b)
United States, Massachusetts, Boston
May 20, 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. The Skeletal Health Center is a multidisciplinary team dedicated to providing exceptional care for patients with complex bone conditions. This role focuses on managing patients with skeletal dysplasias (e.g., achondroplasia), osteogenesis imperfecta, rickets, and both primary and secondary osteoporosis, including cases associated with neuromuscular disorders. The Nurse Practitioner will play a critical role in patient assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and long-term management in close collaboration with specialists across disciplines. This Nurse Practitioner will be responsible for: Performing comprehensive physical assessments and obtaining detailed patient histories Diagnosing and managing a wide range of skeletal disorders, from common to complex conditions Ordering, interpreting, and following up on diagnostic testing, including DEXA scans, radiographic imaging, and laboratory studies Collaborating with endocrinologists, orthopedic physicians, nutritionists, physical therapists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement personalized treatment plans Prescribing appropriate medications and supplements, such as bisphosphonates, calcium, and vitamin D Providing education and counseling to patients and families regarding prevention strategies, nutrition, exercise, and lifestyle modifications to promote bone health Ensuring timely and accurate clinical documentation in compliance with institutional and regulatory standards Working a 40 hours per week, four 10-hour days, traveling to Boston, Waltham, and potentially Peabody in the future To qualify, you must have: Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) required A current MA license as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP) or Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) 1-3 years of experience as an NP preferred Strong clinical judgment, critical thinking, and communication skills essential Sign-on bonus of $5,000.00 for fulltime 40 hours (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.