Advanced Practice Provider – Inpatient/Outpatient Neurology
About The Position
Seattle Children’s is seeking a dedicated Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) for a unique hybrid position that bridges inpatient epilepsy care and outpatient general neurology. Ranked among the top 10 pediatric neurology and neurosurgery programs in the country by U.S. News & World Report , our Neurosciences Center offers a collaborative environment where APPs play a vital role in managing complex neurological conditions. Key Responsibilities Inpatient: Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU) Unit Management: Partner closely with epileptologists to run the EMU. Clinical Care: Manage admissions, daily care, medication titration/adjustments, and discharges for pediatric epilepsy patients. Neuromodulation: Assist in the management of advanced devices, including VNS (Vagus Nerve Stimulation), RNS (Responsive Neurostimulation), and DBS (Deep Brain Stimulation). Outpatient: General Neurology Clinic Panel Management: Maintain an independent outpatient clinic with a dedicated patient panel. Clinical Scope: Evaluate and treat a variety of conditions, including first seizures, headaches/migraines, tics, and tremors. Urgent Triage: Serve as the "Provider of the Day" to assist with urgent neurology triage and immediate clinical needs. Schedule & Expectations Shift Structure: 10-hour shifts as part of a rotating team. Coverage: Shifts span Monday through Sunday. Flexibility: Evening and weekend clinics may be required based on departmental needs. Travel: Includes clinics at regional sites such as Bellevue and Federal Way. Why Seattle Children’s? Top-Tier Excellence: Work within a program that has performed over 35,000 EEGs and treated over 7,700 epilepsy patients in the last five years. Collaborative Environment: Join a multidisciplinary team of world-class neurosurgeons, neurologists, and specialized nurses. Comprehensive Care: Access to state-of-the-art therapies, rapid genetic testing, and innovative clinical trials. Learn More About the Neurosciences Center: Seattle Children’s Neurosciences Epilepsy Program Details: Seattle Children’s Epilepsy Program
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
Nice To Haves
- Two years experience in advanced practice provider role
- Two years experience in pediatric health care
Responsibilities
- Partner closely with epileptologists to run the EMU.
- Manage admissions, daily care, medication titration/adjustments, and discharges for pediatric epilepsy patients.
- Assist in the management of advanced devices, including VNS (Vagus Nerve Stimulation), RNS (Responsive Neurostimulation), and DBS (Deep Brain Stimulation).
- Maintain an independent outpatient clinic with a dedicated patient panel.
- Evaluate and treat a variety of conditions, including first seizures, headaches/migraines, tics, and tremors.
- Serve as the "Provider of the Day" to assist with urgent neurology triage and immediate clinical needs.
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
