Advanced Practice Provider - Cardiology

Seattle Children's•Federal Way, WA

4d•$131,821 - $193,872•Hybrid

About The Position

Join a premier pediatric hospital as a full-time Advanced Practice Provider (APP) in our dynamic Cardiology service. This position offers the opportunity for independent clinical practice within a highly collaborative team model, focused on the longitudinal care of pediatric cardiology patients in the outpatient setting. Position Summary The Advanced Practice Provider (NP or PA-C) will assume primary responsibility for the clinical management and direct care of pediatric cardiology patients across multiple ambulatory clinic sites. This role requires clinical independence while functioning as a vital member of a multidisciplinary care team dedicated to high-quality, efficient patient outcomes.

Requirements

Master's degree in nursing with a concentration in a pediatric or family nurse practitioner program OR graduate of a nationally accredited physician assistant program.
One year work experience in a pediatric or family focused clinical area.
Active, unencumbered registered nurse and advanced registered nurse practitioner licensure in the State of Washington (for Nurse Practitioners).
Current national certification as a pediatric or family nurse practitioner (for Nurse Practitioners).
Active, unencumbered physician assistant licensure in the State of Washington (for Physician Assistants).
Initial certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (for Physician Assistants).
Active Drug Enforcement Authority registration.
Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Professionals is required at time of hire and to be maintained continuously throughout employment. American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) will also be accepted in lieu of BLS for Healthcare Professionals.
Active clinical privileges as an Allied Health Provider at Seattle Children's Hospital must be secured prior to time of hire and must be maintained in good standing and in compliance with all medical staff bylaws, continuously throughout employment.

Nice To Haves

Two years experience in advanced practice provider role
Two years experience in pediatric health care

Responsibilities

Assume primary responsibility for the clinical management of patients in ambulatory and, occasionally, inpatient settings.
Obtain comprehensive patient histories, perform physical examinations, order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests (e.g., EKGs, echoes, stress tests), and develop evidence-based treatment plans.
Prescribe medications and therapeutic measures as appropriate for the patient population.
Collaborate, refer, and consult with department attending physicians, subspecialists, and other members of the health care team to deliver effective, efficient, safe, and high-quality care.
Direct or actively participate in case management and continuing care planning.
Contribute to organizational and departmental continuous performance and quality improvement (CPQI) projects, and participate in education and research efforts for patients, families, and the health care team.