Advanced Practice Provider - Nephrology Clinic

Seattle Children's•Federal Way, WA

5d•$137,321 - $201,961•Onsite

About The Position

Seattle Children’s Nephrology Program is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our pediatric kidney care team. This clinic-based role focuses on managing an outpatient patient panel—seeing both new and return patients—while providing front-line support for families, primary care providers, and regional partners.

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.
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.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Evaluate and manage new and return patients (birth to age 21) presenting with conditions such as hypertension, hematuria, kidney stones, and proteinuria.
Diagnose and treat pediatric patients with primary and secondary high blood pressure using national clinical guidelines.
Educate families on disease management, medication adherence, nutrition, and home care strategies.
Partner with pediatric nephrologists, dietitians, social workers, and regional primary care providers across the Pacific Northwest.