Advanced Practice Provider - Safe Child and Adolescent Network

Seattle Children's Hospital•Seattle, WA

54d•Hybrid

About The Position

Seattle Children’s Hospital is seeking a compassionate, skilled, and detail-oriented Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to join our specialized Safe Child and Adolescent Network (SCAN) team in a 0.6 FTE (24 hours/week) role. In this position, you will work collaboratively alongside board-certified child abuse pediatricians, social workers, and multidisciplinary teams to provide specialized, trauma-informed evaluation and management for children referred for concerns of maltreatment. You will conduct independent patient assessments, participate in complex team-based evaluations, and provide expert consultation and clinical recommendations. Because of the specialized nature of child protection clinical work, this role requires exceptional diagnostic thoroughness, strong interdisciplinary collaboration, and the ability to navigate legal proceedings, including delivering expert medical testimony and depositions when needed.

Requirements

Active Washington State ARNP (Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner) or PA-C (Physician Assistant - Certified) license (or eligible for licensure prior to start date).
Current DEA registration and BLS certification.
Demonstrated experience in Child Abuse Pediatrics, Child Protection, or SCAN evaluations.
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.
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

Candidates without direct child abuse specialty experience will be considered if they possess strong, related background in: Pediatric Emergency Medicine (ED), Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), Pediatric Trauma Care
Two years experience in advanced practice provider role
Two years experience in pediatric health care

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive physical evaluations, trauma-informed medical histories, and diagnostic evaluations for children referred for concern of physical abuse, sexual abuse, neglect, or emotional maltreatment.
Work closely with SCAN attending physicians, pediatric subspecialists, hospital social work, Child Protective Services (CPS), and law enforcement agencies.
Formulate detailed medical assessment reports, safety evaluations, and individualized care recommendations for both inpatient and outpatient referrals.
Prepare medicolegal documentation and provide professional testimony in legal proceedings, including court hearings and depositions, as required.
Provide compassionate, objective, and empathetic communication to patients, families, and caregivers during high-stress encounters.