Advanced Practice Provider - Psychiatric Urgent Care

Seattle Children's Hospital•Seattle, WA

23h•Hybrid

About The Position

Seattle Children’s is seeking a skilled clinical professional to join the region’s first pediatric-focused Psychiatric Urgent Care Clinic. This program provides same-day in-person and virtual urgent mental health support for youth ages 4 through 17. You will work alongside a multidisciplinary team to deliver stabilizing, high-quality crisis assessment and intervention.

Requirements

Master's degree as Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner 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

Provide direct care and assume primary responsibility for clinical management for pediatric psychiatry patients in ambulatory, community-based (including telepsychiatry), and inpatient settings.
Obtain patient histories, evaluate patients, and perform physical examinations as appropriate.
Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests, prescribe medications, and develop treatment plans.
Direct or participate in case management and continuing care.
Collaborate, refer, and consult with department attending physicians, psychologists, and other members of the healthcare team to deliver effective, efficient, safe, and high-quality care.
Contribute to organizational and departmental continuous performance and quality improvement projects.
Participate in education and research efforts for patients, families, and the healthcare team.