Nurse Practitioner - Ped's Urgent Care

MultiCare Health System•Puyallup, WA

22d•$169,461 - $178,000

About The Position

The Pediatric Urgent Care Advanced Practice Provider (APP) delivers timely, compassionate care to children with acute medical needs in a walk-in or extended-hours clinical setting. Working collaboratively with physicians and healthcare teams, the APP performs assessments, procedures, and treatment planning for a wide range of pediatric conditions—ensuring access to quality care beyond traditional primary care hours.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program
Current Washington State licensure as an ARNP (NP) or PA-C with full prescriptive authority
National certification as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP), Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), or PA-C
BLS certification
Excellent autonomy, decision-making, and patient-centered communication skills

Nice To Haves

Minimum of two years' experience as a Ped's Urgent Care /Ped's ED provider preferred
Clinical experience in pediatric urgent care, primary care, or emergency medicine preferred

Responsibilities

Independently evaluate and treat pediatric patients presenting with non-emergent illnesses, minor injuries, infections, and other urgent concerns
Perform clinical procedures appropriate to training and scope, such as wound care, splinting, abscess drainage, foreign body removal, and rapid testing
Order and interpret diagnostics, including point-of-care labs and radiology, to guide clinical decisions
Prescribe medications, treatments, and referrals per Washington State guidelines for independent APPs
Educate patients and families about diagnoses, medications, follow-up care, and warning signs
Document clinical encounters thoroughly and accurately in the electronic health record (EHR)
Lead care coordination, including appropriate disposition planning and referrals to primary care or specialists
Collaborate effectively with physicians, nurses, imaging staff, and front-desk personnel to support patient flow and care quality—without requiring supervisory oversight
Engage in peer collaboration, clinical meetings, and case discussions that enhance practice quality, safety, and teamwork.
Support institutional performance goals, including efforts related to population health, equity, quality measures, and safety protocols.
Participate in clinical meetings and improvement initiatives, contributing to efforts that enhance patient outcomes and experience.
Maintains license and appropriate continuing education.
Adheres to MHS Attendance and Punctuality Policy and Procedure standards, and maintains reliable attendance

Benefits

Competitive compensation package with potential sign-on and relocation
Substantial benefits including medical, dental, annual leave, CME, retirement, and malpractice insurance
Generous time off to support work/life balance
Career growth options with leadership opportunities
Research opportunities with the MultiCare Institute for Research & Innovation
Wellness program including dedicated mental health services and leadership and wellness coaching
24/7 nurse triage service with limited on-call requirements
Support of 300+ provider multi-specialty group
Dedicated medical assistant per provider
Epic EMR and AI assistance to support efficiency
Competitive tuition assistance, award-winning residencies, fellowships and career development to invest in your future
Generous PTO, Code Lavender and Employee Assistance Programs to help you maintain balance and feel cared for at work and in life