Description

The Director of the Medical Team Nurse Practitioners is a key clinical and operational leader responsible for the oversight, development, and advancement of Nurse Practitioners (NPs) within the inpatient medical program at Franciscan Children’s. This role combines clinical excellence (75%) with dedicated leadership time (25%) to support a growing, high-impact pediatric rehabilitation and complex care program.

This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of advanced practice within a rapidly evolving organization. Over the next several years, Franciscan Children’s will expand clinical programs, grow the NP team, and prepare for the opening of a new state-of-the-art hospital, creating meaningful opportunities for innovation, leadership development, and program building.

The Director will partner closely with physician and nursing leadership to strengthen clinical care delivery, advance NP practice, and lead strategic initiatives in education, professional development, quality improvement, and care model design. This leader will play a critical role in building scalable systems and programs that support both current operations and future growth.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Program Development (25%)
      Provide direct leadership, mentorship, and supervision to Medical APRNs, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and professional growth

      Lead the development, expansion, and optimization of NP staffing models to meet evolving patient care needs

      Partner with physician, nursing, and executive leadership to design and implement new clinical programs and services

      Develop and standardize processes for recruitment, onboarding, evaluation, and career advancement of NPs

      Champion education initiatives, including orientation programs, ongoing clinical education, and leadership development pathways

      Serve as a key driver of quality improvement and process improvement initiatives, supporting NPs in project design, implementation, and dissemination

      Promote clarity, visibility, and strategic advancement of the NP role across the organization

      Contribute to long-term strategic planning, including preparation for future hospital expansion and program growth

      Collaborate with external partners, including Boston Children’s Hospital, to strengthen clinical and academic affiliations

Clinical Responsibilities (75%)
      Maintain an active clinical practice as a Nurse Practitioner within the inpatient medical program

      Provide high-quality, evidence-based care to children with complex medical conditions, rehabilitation needs, and technology dependence

      Model clinical excellence, interdisciplinary collaboration, and family-centered care

      Support care coordination and clinical decision-making across the medical unit

Quality, Operations, and Compliance
      Partner with leadership to monitor and improve clinical quality, safety, and cost outcomes

      Support development and use of data-driven approaches to evaluate program performance

      Ensure compliance with all regulatory, accreditation, and institutional standards (e.g., Joint Commission, HIPAA)

      Contribute to operational planning, including budgeting and resource allocation as needed

Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

      Strong leadership and team-building skills, with the ability to mentor and develop advanced practice providers

      Demonstrated ability to lead quality improvement and process improvement initiatives

      Experience or interest in program development, clinical operations, and care model innovation

      Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills

      Ability to work effectively in a dynamic, growing clinical environment

      Commitment to advancing equity, professionalism, and excellence in patient care

Requirements

Education & Experience

      Required: Minimum 7 years of experience as a Nurse Practitioner ; DNP Preferred

      Preferred: Prior leadership or management experience in a complex clinical setting

      Preferred: Experience in pediatric complex care, rehabilitation, or technology-dependent populations

      Preferred: Experience in education, mentorship, or program development

Certification & Licensure
      Current National Certification as a Nurse Practitioner 

      Current Massachusetts NP license

      BLS and PALS certification