Advanced Practice Provider - Hospitalist, Limited Term

Seattle Children's; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 137,000 - 202,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision plans

403(b) retirement plan

Life insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Seattle Children’s seeks an Inpatient Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) for Pediatric Subspecialties. You will deliver high-quality inpatient care across neonates to young adults, manage complex cases, and actively participate in education, research, and quality improvement.

A 3-month block schedule with day/night shifts and weekend coverage is typical. Requirements include a Master’s in nursing with pediatric/family NP or PA program, WA licensure, and national certification.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in nursing with a pediatric or family NP program or PA program.
• One year of pediatric or family-focused clinical experience.
• Active WA RN/APRN licensure or PA license and national certification as pediatrics or familyNP/PA.

Responsibilities

• Deliver autonomous and collaborative inpatient care including assessment, diagnostics, treatment and procedures.
• Manage complex multi-system pediatric cases and chronic conditions.
• Collaborate across subspecialty teams to educate, consult and improve care delivery.

Skills

Inpatient care

Pediatric care

Autonomous practice

Collaborative teamwork

Education

Master’s degree in nursing with pediatric/family NP

Graduate of an accredited PA program

Job description

Job Title:

Inpatient Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) – Pediatric Subspecialties (Limited-Term)

Position Overview

Join two of our dynamic subspecialty medical hospitalist teams providing comprehensive inpatient care across a diverse pediatric continuum—from neonates to young adults. In this role, you will manage complex diagnoses and chronic conditions across high-acuity patient populations, including Inpatient Pulmonary, Inpatient Nephrology, Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU), and Cardiac Failure & Transplant.

We are seeking an adaptable, collaborative Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant who thrives in a fast-paced environment. Beyond clinical care, you will actively participate in education, interdisciplinary consultation, research, and quality improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Clinical Care: Practice autonomously and collaboratively to deliver high-quality inpatient care, including patient assessment, diagnostic reasoning, treatment initiation, procedures, and ongoing evaluation.
• Complex Case Management: Oversee diverse pediatric populations with multi-system chronic conditions and acute medical needs.
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Serve as a clinical liaison, educator, and consultant across specialty teams to optimize clinical practice and care delivery.

Schedule & Work Structure

This position utilizes a flexible self-scheduling model planned in 3-month blocks, providing 6 weeks of advance notice for predictable work-life planning.

• Shift Distribution: Mix of days and nights, with approximately 60% of shifts covering weekends and night shifts.
  • Day Shift: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Night Shift: 5:30 PM – 7:30 AM
• Holiday Coverage: Equitable distribution consisting of one major winter holiday (Thanksgiving, Christmas, or New Year’s) and one major summer holiday (Memorial Day, 4th of July, or Labor Day) annually.

Required Education And Experience

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.

Required Credentials

For Nurse Practitioners:

• Active, unencumbered registered nurse and advanced registered nurse practitioner licensure in the State of Washington.
• Current national certification as a pediatric or family nurse practitioner

For Physician Assistants

• Active, unencumbered physician assistant licensure in the State of Washington
• Initial certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants

For All Providers

• 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 training and continuous maintenance of certification.
• 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.

Preferred

• Two years experience in advanced practice provider role
• Two years experience in pediatric health care

Compensation Range

$137,321.42 - $201,961.62 per year

Note: This position is currently eligible for an off-shift premium of up to 12% which would increase the total compensation of this role by an additional $16,478 to $24,235 per year.

Salary Information

This compensation range was calculated based on full-time employment (2080 hours worked per calendar year). Offers are determined by multiple factors including equity, skills, experience, and expertise, and may vary within the range provided.

Disclaimer for Out of State Applicants

This compensation range is specific to Seattle, positions located outside of Seattle may be compensated differently depending on various factors.

Benefits Information

Seattle Children’s offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 403(b), life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more. Additional details on our benefits can be found on our website www.seattlechildrens.org/careers/benefits.

About Us

Hope. Care. Cure. These three simple words capture what we do at Seattle Children’s – to help every child live the healthiest and most fulfilling life possible. Are you ready to engage with a mission-driven organization that is life-changing to many, and touches the hearts of all? #HOPECARECURE

Our founding promise to the community is as valid today as it was over a century ago: we will care for all children in our region, regardless of the families’ ability to pay. Together, we deliver superior patient care, advance new discoveries and treatments through pediatric research, and serve as the pediatric and adolescent, academic medical center for Washington, Alaska, Montana and Idaho – the largest region of any children’s hospital in the country.

U.S. News & World Report consistently ranks Seattle Children’s among the nation’s best children’s hospitals. For more than a decade, Seattle Children’s has been nationally recognized in key specialty areas. We are honored to be one of the nation’s very best places to care for children and the top-ranked pediatric hospital in Washington and the Pacific Northwest.

As a Magnet designated institution, we recognize the importance of hiring and developing great talent to provide best-in-class care to the patients and families we serve. Our organizational DNA takes form in our core values: Compassion, Excellence, Integrity, Collaboration, Equity and Innovation. Whether it’s delivering frontline care to our patients in a kind and caring manner, practicing the highest standards of quality and safety, or being relentlessly curious as we work towards eradicating childhood diseases, these values are the fabric of our culture and community. The future starts here.

Our Commitment

Seattle Children’s welcomes people of all experiences, backgrounds, and thoughts as this is what drives our spirit of inquiry and allows us to better connect with our patients and families. Our organization recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes based on merit without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

The people who work at Seattle Children’s are members of a community that seeks to respect and celebrate all the qualities that make each of us unique. Each of us is empowered to be ourselves.

Seattle Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Workplace and Affimate Action Employer.