Location & Practice Overview

This position is based at Boston Children’s Hospital main campus in the Longwood Medical Area. The primary assignment is the Esophageal and Airway Treatment (EAT) Center, with flex coverage extending into other surgical and procedural areas of the hospital as operational needs arise.

Campus Address 300 Longwood Avenue, Boston, MA 02115
Primary Unit Esophageal and Airway Treatment Center
Facility Type Pediatric academic medical center
Work Location Onsite only (main campus)

Responsibilities

  • Triage patients and review charts to arrange needed procedures and clinical supports
  • Obtain medical and psychosocial histories and assess current health status and potential problems during patient and family encounters
  • Conduct scheduled visits in person and by virtual connection while remaining onsite
  • Coordinate with multidisciplinary colleagues to support care continuity across ambulatory and procedural settings
  • Provide clinical coverage in additional surgical and procedural areas when flex assignment is required

Daily work centers on assessment, documentation review, and care coordination rather than independent procedural performance.

Qualifications & Requirements

Applicants must hold the educational, licensure, and certification credentials listed below. Acute hospital experience is required; pediatric experience is preferred but not mandatory.

Education
Master of Science in Nursing
Required Experience
1–3 years RN/NP acute (hospital) experience
Preferred Experience
Pediatric clinical background
Licensure
Massachusetts Advanced Practice Nurse license
Certification
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner or Family Nurse Practitioner
Additional Skills
Organizational, communication, and computer proficiency

Compensation & Benefits

The employer posts a base-pay range of $62,400–$100,131.20 per year for this 20-hour position. Final offers depend on skills, experience, education, certifications, and other job-related factors. Base pay forms part of a broader benefits package.

  • Posted base range: $62,400–$100,131.20 annually
  • Health, vision, and dental insurance options
  • Child-care and student-loan subsidies
  • 403(b) Retirement Savings plan and Pension
  • Tuition support and selected license/certification reimbursement
  • Cell-phone plan discounts, discounted T-passes, and paid time off

Schedule & Work Environment

Weekly Hours 20 hours
Shift Length 8-, 10-, or 12-hour day/evening shifts
Workdays Monday through Friday
Location Requirement Onsite only
Assignment Pattern Primary ambulatory EAT coverage with flex to other surgical/procedural areas

Patient Population & Clinical Setting

Patients seen through the EAT Center are infants, children, and young adults whose medical needs involve complex esophageal and airway conditions. Needs span acute presentations that require timely coordination and longer-term chronic management.

Age Groups Infants, children, young adults
Condition Focus Complex esophageal and airway issues
Need Spectrum Acute to chronic

Clinical Focus & Key Services

The clinical core of the role is specialty ambulatory support for esophageal and airway conditions, linked to the hospital’s surgical and procedural pathways.

Specialty Domain Esophageal and airway care
Service Emphasis Clinical assessment and care coordination
Care Pathway Link Ambulatory management connected to procedural services

Role Highlights

Distinctive features of this posting relative to many ambulatory NP roles include the following structural elements.

  • Flex staffing model that pairs primary ambulatory EAT coverage with assignment to other surgical and procedural areas
  • Part-time 20-hour commitment delivered through variable-length weekday day and evening shifts
  • Onsite practice that incorporates both face-to-face and virtual patient encounters

About Boston Children's Hospital

Boston Children’s Hospital is a freestanding pediatric academic medical center located in Boston’s Longwood Medical Area. The Esophageal and Airway Treatment Center is one of its specialized clinical programs serving patients with complex esophageal and airway conditions.

Organization Type Pediatric academic medical center
Main Campus 300 Longwood Avenue, Boston, MA 02115
Relevant Program Esophageal and Airway Treatment Center

Frequently Asked Questions

How are the 20 weekly hours allocated across shifts?
The posting allows 8-, 10-, and 12-hour day or evening shifts on Monday through Friday. Exact daily patterns are not fixed in the available description and should be confirmed with the hiring team.
How is flex coverage assigned between the EAT Center and other services?
The primary assignment is ambulatory EAT. Coverage of other surgical and procedural areas occurs according to operational need. Specific rotation frequency is not detailed in the posting.
Is the position fully onsite, and which activities involve virtual visits?
The role is designated onsite only. Virtual visits are a method of conducting patient and family encounters; they do not convert the position to remote work.
How does the posted annual salary range apply to this part-time schedule?
The published range of $62,400–$100,131.20 is the employer’s stated expectation for the 20-hour position. Final offers depend on qualifications and other factors; candidates should confirm application of the range with the employer.
Are weekend or holiday shifts required beyond the stated weekday schedule?
The posting lists Monday–Friday day/evening shifts. It does not explicitly state whether additional weekend or holiday coverage may ever be required; that point should be clarified during the application process.
What clinical responsibilities are expected during assignments outside the EAT Center?
The posting indicates flex coverage of other surgical and procedural areas but does not itemize distinct duties for those locations. Candidates should request clarification of expected responsibilities in non-EAT assignments.

FLEX Nurse Practitioner, EAT Center in Boston, MA

The FLEX Nurse Practitioner position at Boston Children’s Hospital connects specialized ambulatory care with the hospital’s surgical and procedural services. Based in Boston, Massachusetts, the role supports the Esophageal and Airway Treatment Center through clinical assessment, patient triage, record review, and coordination of care for infants, children, and young adults. The position requires a Master of Science in Nursing, Massachusetts Advanced Practice Nurse licensure, Pediatric or Family Nurse Practitioner certification, and 1–3 years of acute hospital RN/NP experience. The posted schedule is 20 hours per week, with weekday day and evening shifts.

Is This FLEX Nurse Practitioner Position the Right Fit?

This opportunity may suit an advanced practice clinician who values specialty-based pediatric care and can adapt to assignments across ambulatory and procedural services. Before applying, candidates should confirm how the 20 weekly hours are distributed, how flex coverage is assigned, and whether the available shifts align with their scheduling needs. Applicants should also clarify the clinical responsibilities associated with each assignment and how compensation is determined for this part-time position. The role is most relevant to candidates who meet the stated Massachusetts licensure and certification requirements and have 1–3 years of acute hospital RN/NP experience.

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