Registered Nurse, Global Health

Department Summary

For 150 years, we've been a worldwide leader in multidisciplinary pediatric care and the treatment of complex diseases and conditions. Our globally renowned team of physicians and nurses cares for more than 650,000 patient visits and performs more than 27,000 surgical procedures each year while serving patients from over 100 different countries, making us one of the largest pediatric medical centers in the world.

Key responsibilities

• Supporting the arrival of patients to Boston Children's Hospital, through the planning, assessment and implementation of a plan of care for a complex patient population.
• Assisting in the coordination of patient care services, reviewing patient charts, working with administrative, and case coordinators to ensure a precise plan of care.
• Working with medical and surgical teams to devise a plan of care. Working directly with patients and their families, acting as a liaison between department providers and staff.
• Collaborating with the home country government and payors. Planning complex treatment plans and developing plans for an extension.
• Facilitating thorough and safe repatriation to the home country by assisting with provider to provider sign out, ensuring medication and supply availability and inflight medical team/equipment and requirements.
• Attending Embassy meetings and monitoring patient visits in order to relay clear plans to Embassy partners to determine in country length of stay.
• Monday- Friday 8 or 10 hour shifts.

Minimum qualifications

Education:
BSN.

Experience:
3+ years of RN experience.
Pediatric experience preferred.
Experience working in multiple nursing specialties preferred (can be in either an inpatient or outpatient setting).

License/certifications:
MA RN license

Please note: During a public health emergency, individuals in this role may be expected to take on additional duties to respond to organizational needs