
Registered Nurse- Cardiac Anticoagulation Program (CAMP)
Boston Children's Hospital · Health Care Equipment & Services
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Position Summary:Join a nationally recognized pediatric cardiology program as a Staff Nurse in the Cardiac Antithrombosis Management Program (CAMP). Working within a specialized multidisciplinary team, the CAMP Nurse provides comprehensive anticoagulation management and care coordination for children and young adults with complex cardiovascular conditions.Key Responsibilities:Manage anticoagulation therapy, including induction, bridging, and maintenance treatment plans.Monitor laboratory results and adjust anticoagulant and antithrombotic medications according to established protocols.Coordinate transitions between anticoagulant therapies and support peri-procedural anticoagulation management.Provide patient and family education, medication counseling, and ongoing support to promote treatment adherence and safe care.Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals to optimize patient outcomes.Monitor patient compliance, manage follow-up needs, address critical results, and facilitate timely communication with care teams.Maintain accurate documentation within the electronic health record and anticoagulation management systems.Serve as a clinical resource for anticoagulation guidelines, protocols, and best practices.Participate in cross-training opportunities supporting patients with heart failure, heart transplantation, and ventricular assist devices (VADs).Contribute to quality improvement initiatives, clinical research, and professional development activities.This role offers the opportunity to develop expertise in advanced cardiovascular therapies while providing exceptional care within a highly specialized ambulatory cardiology program.This will be a job share opportunity – hiring (2) 24 hour positions to ensure continuity of care and cross coverage, 8 hour shifts within Mon- Fri.Minimum qualifications:Education:BSNExperience:2 years of inpatient pediatric nursing experience required.Pediatric cardiac experience preferred.Experience managing pediatric and/or adults on anticoagulant medication is preferred.License/certification:MA RN license.BLS required, PALS required after a year in the position.