Advanced Practice Provider - Neonatology

Seattle Children's • Seattle, WA

24d • $87,321 - $214,041

About The Position

We are open to a range of 0.6 to 1.0 FTE, based on candidate interest and program needs We are searching for a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our neonatal intensive care APP team- someone who works well in a fast-paced - high stress setting. In this position, you will provide critical care to neonates within in our regional program. Seattle Children’s provides NICU services across the Pacific Northwest in 7 institutions, ranging from Level II-IV. Neonatal APPs provide medical services for neonates with acute and chronic conditions, including independent and interdependent responsibilities in the assessment, diagnosis, initiation of treatment, procedures, and evaluation of outcomes. The APP is involved in education, consultation, research, and evaluation of clinical practice at various NICUs. We are a highly specialized team that provides direct care and assumes responsibility for the clinical management of neonatal patients. Seattle Children’s main campus NICU is a Level IV NICU with 38 beds, including ECMO management. The unit is jointly staffed with in-house neonatologists, neonatal critical care fellows and advanced practice providers who equally share patient care responsibilities. Within the community, we have three Level III NICUs and three Level II NICUs the SCH Neonatal APP team provide cares in collaboration with Neonatologists. Education: Nurse practitioners are required to have, at minimum, a Master’s Degree as a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Physician Assistants-Certified (PA-C) are required to graduate from a nationally accredited physician assistant program.

Requirements

• Nurse practitioners are required to have, at minimum, a Master’s Degree as a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
• Physician Assistants-Certified (PA-C) are required to graduate from a nationally accredited physician assistant program.
• Neonatal nurse practitioner (NNP) required for nurse practitioners
• Physician Assistant Certified (PA-C) required for physician assistants
• NRP certification
• PALS certification required within 6 months of hire if working in Seattle Children’s Level IV NICU
• Licensure (ARNP or PA-C) in the state of WA
• DEA registration for the state of WA

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the neonatal nurse practitioner role.
• Experience in a Level III NICU as a registered nurse.
• One year work experience in a neonatal intensive care unit, Level II or higher.
• Experience in the neonatal Physician Assistant role.
• Experience in a Level III NICU as a PA-C.

Responsibilities

• Provide critical care to neonates within in our regional program
• Provide medical services for neonates with acute and chronic conditions, including independent and interdependent responsibilities in the assessment, diagnosis, initiation of treatment, procedures, and evaluation of outcomes.
• Involved in education, consultation, research, and evaluation of clinical practice at various NICUs.
• Direct care and assumes responsibility for the clinical management of neonatal patients.

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.
• This position is eligible for relocation for qualified candidates.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees