Advanced Practice Provider – Inpatient/Outpatient Neurology

Seattle Children's•Everett, WA

19h•$137,321 - $201,962•Hybrid

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.

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.
Some clinical locations may require American Heart Association Pediatric Life Support (PALS).

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.