Advanced Practice Provider - Gastroenterology Clinic

Seattle Children's•Seattle, WA

2d•$137,321 - $201,962

About The Position

Seattle Children’s is seeking a motivated and versatile Advanced Practice Provider (APP), either a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or a Physician Assistant (PA), to join its growing Gastroenterology practice. The position provides direct care and primary responsibility for clinical management of patients in ambulatory, operating room, and emergency department settings. The APP collaborates with attending physicians, specialists, and other health care team members to provide effective, efficient, safe, and high-quality care. The role also contributes to quality improvement, education, and research efforts for patients, families, and the health care team.

Requirements

Master’s degree in nursing with a concentration in a pediatric or family nurse practitioner program, or graduation from a nationally accredited physician assistant program.
One year of work experience in a pediatric- or family-focused clinical area.
For nurse practitioners: active, unencumbered registered nurse and advanced registered nurse practitioner licensure in Washington State.
For nurse practitioners: current national certification as a pediatric or family nurse practitioner.
For physician assistants: active, unencumbered physician assistant licensure in Washington State.
For physician assistants: initial certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.
For all providers: active Drug Enforcement Authority registration.
For all providers: current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Professionals certification at hire, maintained throughout employment; American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) is accepted in lieu of BLS.
For all providers: secure active clinical privileges as an Allied Health Provider at Seattle Children’s Hospital before hire and maintain them in good standing and in compliance with medical staff bylaws throughout employment.

Nice To Haves

Two years of experience in an advanced practice provider role.
Two years of experience in pediatric health care.

Responsibilities

Provide direct care and assume primary responsibility for clinical management of patients in ambulatory, operating room, and emergency department settings.
Obtain patient histories and perform physical examinations.
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, specialists, and other members of the health care team.
Contribute to organizational and departmental continuous performance and quality improvement projects.
Participate in education and research efforts for patients, families, and the health care team.