Job Description

Job Posting Description

Position Summary

Located at 2 Brookline Place, the Outpatient Psychiatry Service provides comprehensive care to children, adolescents, and their families. Our team includes psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, psychologists, social workers, and trainees across disciplines. We are committed to delivering compassionate, evidence-based treatment. You will be a valued contributor in a role that integrates clinical support, education, and systems-based practice improvement.

We are seeking an experienced and organized Registered Nurse to join our multidisciplinary team in the Outpatient Psychiatry Clinic at Boston Children’s Hospital. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with clinic leadership to support high-quality and family-centered psychiatric care.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing and triaging patient and caregiver communications, including:
• Medication refill requests
• Follow-up scheduling needs
• Adverse medication events.
• Providing psychoeducation to patients and families regarding medications, care coordination, and treatment plans.
• Serving as a clinical liaison and operational partner to the Medical Director.
• Coordinating and documenting communications with internal and external providers.
• Supporting prior authorization requests and manage pharmacy interactions efficiently.
• Participating in quality improvement initiatives and contributing to clinic workflow enhancements.
• Maintaining accurate documentation and promoting clear clinical communication across the care team.
• Contributing to the training and orientation of new clinical staff, as appropriate.
• Working 100% on site 20 hours per week, Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM-5:00 PM; potential schedule will be alternating three 8 hour shifts one week; and two 8 hour shifts the next week.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required.

Experience:

• 1 year of RN experience required. Prior experience as a psychiatric nurse required.
• Prefer 3 years of psychiatric nursing experience, preferably including pediatric or adolescent mental health.
• Demonstrated experience in clinical leadership, time management, and care coordination.
• Experience with Epic, including medication refill processes, in-basket management, and use of smart phrases preferred.
• Familiarity with prior authorization platforms such as CoverMyMeds, and the ability to navigate insurance formularies preferred.

Licensure/Certifications

• Current Massachusetts license as a Registered Nurse (RN)

Status

Part-Time

Regular, Temporary, Per Diem

Regular

Standard Hours per Week

20

Pay Range

$40539.20-$87292.40 Annual

Office/Site Location

Brookline

Job Posting Category

Nursing

Remote Eligibility

Onsite Only