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Registered Nurse, Infectious Disease Clinic

Boston Children's Hospital
$60808.80-$130938.60 Annual
dental insurance, 403(b)
United States, Massachusetts, Boston
Jun 04, 2026
Department Summary:
The Infectious Diseases Registered Nurse (RN) coordinates and supports the care of patients with complex infectious diseases requiring outpatient treatment, intravenous antibiotics, specialty medications, laboratory monitoring, and multidisciplinary care coordination. This role serves as a key liaison among patients, providers, pharmacies, home infusion services, and outside facilities to ensure safe, timely, and effective patient care.
Key Responsibilities:
OPAT (Outpatient Parenteral Antimicrobial Therapy) Coordination
  • Coordinate PICC line placements and related care for patients requiring IV antibiotic therapy.
  • Monitor and track weekly laboratory results for OPAT patients.
  • Communicate regularly with home infusion providers, pharmacists, and liaisons, regarding IV medications, treatment plans, and patient needs.
  • Serve as a primary point of contact for assigned Infectious Diseases patients and care teams.
  • Facilitate communication between providers, patients, infusion companies, and outside healthcare facilities.
Medication Management
  • Collaborate with Central Pharmacy and Retail Pharmacy regarding medication prescriptions, dispensing, and patient access.
  • Coordinate procurement of specialty and restricted medications, including medications obtained through specialty suppliers (e.g., Bedaquiline).
  • Complete prescription assistance applications and prescription drug card paperwork.
  • Obtain insurance prior authorizations (PA's) for medications and treatments.
  • Assist with medication-related troubleshooting and follow-up.
Care Coordination and Administrative Support
  • Obtain and review laboratory results for Infectious Diseases patients.
  • Check Epic In-Basket Messages throughout the day and triage/respond as appropriate.
  • Fax laboratory orders and clinical documentation to outside facilities as needed.
  • Coordinate and schedule imaging appointments and related follow-up care.
  • Maintain accurate documentation and communication within the electronic medical record.
  • Support continuity of care through timely communication with patients, families, providers, and ancillary services.
Qualifications
  • Active Massachusetts Registered Nurse (RN) license with BSN.
  • Strong organizational, communication, and multitasking skills.
  • Ability to coordinate care across multiple healthcare systems and disciplines.

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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