Registered Nurse - Child Protection Program Fellowship
Company: Boston Children's Hospital
Location: Boston
Posted on: January 12, 2026
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Job Description:
Department Summary: The Child Protection Program (CPP) at Boston
Children’s Hospital was established in 1970 by a multidisciplinary
team of professionals who shared a commitment to improve the health
and well-being of children by addressing the issues of family
violence and child maltreatment. The core goal of the CPP since its
formation is to ensure that children suspected of being maltreated
receive appropriate medical care, psychosocial support, and
advocacy to address immediate medical and safety needs. There are
three distinct branches within the Child Protection Program: the
Child Protection Team Consult Service, the domestic violence
program (AWAKE), and outpatient clinical services. The RN
Fellowship is an immersive program designed to support an
experienced registered nurse, with an interest in transitioning in
practice in Child Protection. Key responsibilities: - Participating
in didactic lessons, simulations, and practice-based learning as
part of a multidisciplinary team. - Addressing the epidemiology,
signs and symptoms, risk factors, evaluation and interventions
across the spectrum of child abuse, neglect and maltreatment in the
hospital and ambulatory settings. - Interacting with patients,
families and peers in a variety of settings, including the
outpatient Foster Care Clinic and Crisis Response Clinic, Primary
Care, Emergency Department and inpatient settings. - Participating
in daily team rounds, weekly Clinical Operations Meetings and
educational trainings hosted by the Child Protection Program. -
Upon completion of the fellowship, the RN Fellow will be expected
to give a final presentation of scholarly work related to their
fellowship experience. Minimum qualifications: Education: BSN
Experience: Minimum 3-5 years RN experience. Pediatric RN
experience preferred. License/Certification: MA RN license. This
Fellow position is full time for one year from start date. Please
attach a cover letter for consideration. Please note: During a
public health emergency, individuals in this role may be expected
to take on additional duties to respond to organizational needs.
The posted pay range is Boston Children’s reasonable and good-faith
expectation for this pay at the time of posting. Any base pay offer
provided depends on skills, experience, education, certifications,
and a variety of other job-related factors. Base pay is one part of
a comprehensive benefits package that includes 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.
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