Advanced Practice Provider - Gastroenterology Clinic

Seattle Children's Hospital • Seattle, WA

14d

About The Position

Provide direct care and assume primary responsibility for clinical management of patients in ambulatory, operating room, emergency department, and inpatient settings. Obtain patient histories, perform physical examinations, order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests, prescribe medications, and develop treatment plans. Direct or participate in case management and continuing care. Collaborate, refer, and consult with department attending physicians, specialists, and other members of the health care team to deliver effective, efficient, safe, and high quality care. Contribute to organizational and departmental continuous performance and quality improvement projects. Participate in education and research efforts for patients, families, and the health care team.

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.
• For Nurse Practitioners: Active, unencumbered registered nurse and advanced registered nurse practitioner licensure in the State of Washington.
• Current national certification as a pediatric or family nurse practitioner
• For Physician Assistants: Active, unencumbered physician assistant licensure in the State of Washington
• Initial certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
• For All Providers: 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.
• Some clinical locations may require American Heart Association Pediatric Life Support training and continuous maintenance of certification.
• 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.
• Any and all medical or allied health professional staff privileges at Children's will terminate automatically upon the termination of the individual's employment at Children's.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care and assume primary responsibility for clinical management of patients in ambulatory, operating room, emergency department, and inpatient settings.
• Obtain patient histories, perform physical examinations, order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests, prescribe medications, and develop treatment plans.
• Direct or participate in case management and continuing care.
• Collaborate, refer, and consult with department attending physicians, specialists, and other members of the health care team to deliver effective, efficient, safe, and high quality care.
• Contribute to organizational and departmental continuous performance and quality improvement projects.
• Participate in education and research efforts for patients, families, and the health care team.

Benefits

• Seattle Children’s offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 403(b), life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.
• Additional details on our benefits can be found on our website www.seattlechildrens.org/careers/benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level