Advanced Practice Provider - PASS Clinic, Limited Term

Seattle Children's Hospital•Seattle, WA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Pre-Anesthesia Surgical Screening (PASS) Clinic at Seattle Children’s is seeking a dedicated Advanced Practice Provider (APP) which includes Nurse Practitioners (NP) or Physician Assistants (PA) to join our specialized perioperative team. This role offers an exceptional opportunity to utilize clinical expertise in the comprehensive pre-anesthetic assessment of complex pediatric patients, from infancy through young adulthood, ensuring the highest standards of safety and successful surgical outcomes. Position Summary The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) functions as a key member of the perioperative care team, specializing in the pre-anesthetic evaluation and optimization of patients scheduled for surgical or procedural intervention. This role emphasizes independent assessment, clinical decision-making, and expert collaboration to develop individualized care plans utilizing a family-centered care approach.

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

Perform comprehensive pre-anesthetic evaluations of medically complex patients ranging from infancy to young adulthood.
Conduct comprehensive chart reviews to support high-quality patient care across both in-person and telemedicine platforms.
Order and interpret additional diagnostic tests, imaging, and specialty consultations to optimize the patient’s medical status prior to the operative experience.
Collaborate extensively with the multidisciplinary care team—including Anesthesiologists, Surgeons, subspecialists, and perioperative staff—to finalize the anesthetic and surgical plan of care.
Provide thorough preparation regarding the anticipated operative experience, ensuring clear communication and utilizing established principles of family-centered care.
Maintain timely and accurate documentation of the pre-anesthesia evaluation and plan in the Electronic Health Record (EHR).