Advanced Practice Provider - Sedation Team (MAST)

Seattle Children's•Seattle, WA

10d•$82,393 - $121,177•Onsite

About The Position

Seattle Children’s Anesthesiology Department is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our Mobile Anesthesia Sedation Team (MAST). This dynamic, all-APP team provides mild and moderate sedation for a variety of procedures across the hospital, radiology, and ambulatory patient areas.

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.
Some clinical locations may require American Heart Association Pediatric Life Support (PLS).

Nice To Haves

Prior provider experience in a critical or acute care setting, with demonstrated expertise in core clinical procedures—including starting IVs, administering medications, and monitoring and managing pediatric airways.
Two years experience in advanced practice provider role.
Two years experience in pediatric health care.

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive, hands-on patient care throughout the entire continuum of mild and moderate sedation for pediatric procedures.
Utilize critical and acute care provider experience to perform essential clinical skills, including starting IVs, administering medications, and continuously monitoring airways.
Evaluate pediatric patients prior to procedures to ensure they are appropriate candidates for sedation, and manage recovery to ensure safe discharge or transfer.
Partner seamlessly with physicians, nurses, and technologists across radiology, ambulatory clinics, and inpatient areas to facilitate smooth and safe procedural workflows.
Educate patients and families on the sedation process, addressing anxiety, minimizing the stress of needles/procedures, and providing clear recovery instructions.
Adhere to rigorous pediatric anesthesia safety protocols and participate in continuous quality improvement initiatives within the MAST service.