Department Summary

The Neuroscience floor is a 31-bed Medical/Surgical Unit with patients ranging in age from newborn up. Patients are from the following primary services: Epilepsy, Neurology, Neurosurgery and Neuro Oncology. Patients originate from the PACU, MICU, NICU, direct admits and through the Emergency Room. Our Neuroscience teams work within the concept of family-centered care, with diagnoses that range from simple to complex. It is an exciting place to learn and grow professionally as we strive to provide exceptional care through evidence-based practices and innovations throughout all our programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Caring for patients with diagnoses that can include seizures, demyelinating disorders, encephalitis, hydrocephalus, brain and spinal tumors.
• Delivering family-centered care, with diagnoses that range from simple to complex.
• Working in a collaborative environment with opportunities for learning and career growth.
• Working 36hours per week, day/night rotation, every other weekend
  
  

Education

Minimum Qualifications

• A Bachelor of Science in Nursing
  
  

Experience

• Minimum of 1 year of inpatient acute care RN experience
• Pediatric experience preferred
• APHON Chemotherapy/ Biotherapy certification preferred
• CNRN encouraged
  
  

Licensure/Certifications

• Current Massachusetts license as a Registered Nurse (RN)
  
  

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.