Advanced Practice Provider - Neonatology
About The Position
Join the esteemed Seattle Children's Neonatal Intensive Care team and deliver life-saving critical care across the Pacific Northwest! As a vital part of one of the nation's premier pediatric hospitals, you will be joining a highly specialized team that manages one of the largest and mostprehensive regional neonatal programs in the Pacific Northwest. Our program spans 6 institutions and serves a 5-state region (Washington, Wyoming, Alaska, Montana, Idaho - WWAMI), providing care to over 500 high-risk neonates annually. Position Details Role: Neonatal Advanced Practice Provider (NP or PA) Location: Providing critical care across Seattle Children's regionalwork of 6 NICU institutions (Level II - IV). FTE: Flexible range from 0.6 to 1.0 FTE (Full-Time Equivalent), based on candidate interest and program needs The Opportunity: High-Impact, Specialized Care We are seeking a highly skilled, resilient, and dedicated Advanced Practice Provider to join our specialized Neonatal APP team. In this critical role, you will provideprehensive medical and critical care to neonates with acute and chronic conditions. Clinical Autonomy: Assume independent and interdependent responsibilities in the assessment, diagnosis, initiation of treatment, and evaluation of patient oues. Essential Prores: Perform essential clinical prores as part of a high-functioning team. Regional Impact: Contribute to the continuity and quality of care across our regional program, spanning Level II, III, and IV NICUs. Beyond the Bedside: Engage incation, consultation, research, and evaluation of clinical practice across thework. Our Environment: Excellence and Collaboration You will be joining a highly specialized teammitted to excellence in neonatal critical care. This role is ideal for a professional who thrives in a fast-paced, high-stress, and collaborative setting. Main Campus NICU: Our flagship unit is a 38-bed Level IV NICU, including ECMO management. Team Approach: Patient care responsibilities are equally d amongst a dedicated team of in-house Neonatologists, Neonatal Critical Care Fellows, and Advanced Practice Providers. Community Presence: Collaborate directly with Neonatologists and the SCH Neonatal APP team to provide care across three Level III and three Level IImunity NICUs.
Requirements
- Nurse Practitioner: Minimum Master's Degree as a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP).
- Physician Assistant: Graduation from a nationally accredited Physician Assistant (PA) program.
- Primary Certification: Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) certification OR Physician Assistant Certified (PA-C) required for PAs.
- Washington State Licensure: Current, active license as an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) or Physician Assistant-Certified (PA-C) in Washington State.
- DEA Registration: Current DEA registration for Washington State.
- NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification required.
- PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification required within 6 months of hire if working in Seattle Children's Level IV NICU.
Nice To Haves
- For Neonatal Nurse Practitioners (NNP): Prior experience specifically in the Neonatal Nurse Practitioner role.
- Experience in a Level III NICU as a Registered Nurse.
- For Physician Assistants (PA-C): One year of work experience in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), Level II or higher.
- Prior experience in the Neonatal Physician Assistant role.
- Experience practicing in a Level III NICU as a PA-C.
Responsibilities
- Assume independent and interdependent responsibilities in the assessment, diagnosis, initiation of treatment, and evaluation of patient oues.
- Perform essential clinical prores as part of a high-functioning team.
- Contribute to the continuity and quality of care across our regional program, spanning Level II, III, and IV NICUs.
- Engage incation, consultation, research, and evaluation of clinical practice across thework.
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.seattlechildrens/careers/benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
