Advanced Practice Provider - OBCC, Limited Term

Seattle Children's; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 162,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans

403(b) retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Seattle Children’s in Seattle, WA seeks an Advanced Practice Provider (NP or PA) to join the Pediatric Primary Care team on a limited-term basis at 0.8 FTE. You will deliver direct clinical care to pediatric patients in ambulatory settings and collaborate with physicians, behavioral health, and community partners.

Qualifications include a Master’s degree in nursing with a pediatric/family NP concentration or PA program graduate, active WA licensure, BLS/PALS, and 1+ year pediatric experience.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in nursing with pediatric or family nurse practitioner concentration.
• Graduate of a nationally accredited physician assistant program.
• One year work experience in pediatric or family-focused clinical area.
• Active WA RN/ARNP or PA licensure and national certification.

Responsibilities

• Direct patient care: perform histories, exams, well-child visits (AAP guidelines to age 21) and urgent evaluations.
• Order, perform, interpret diagnostics; prescribe medications and develop management plans.
• Coordinate complex case management and transitions for children with chronic/complex needs.
• Collaborate with attending physicians, subspecialists, dental and behavioral health partners, and social services.
• Contribute to CQI initiatives to improve outcomes and health equity.
• Participate in patient and family education and community outreach.

Education

Master's degree in nursing with pediatric or family NP concentration

Graduate of nationally accredited PA program

Job description

Odessa Brown Children’s Clinic (OBCC) has locations in Othello and the Central District. Services at the clinics include pediatric medical care, behavioral health, dental services, nutrition, sports medicine, physical therapy, occupational therapy and more. Since 1970, OBCC has worked to uphold the vision of community organizer Odessa Brown: to bring quality healthcare with dignity to children from birth to young adulthood in the Central District and south Seattle.

Job Title:

Advanced Practice Provider (NP or PA) – Pediatric Primary Care

Location:

Seattle, WA (Odessa Brown Children’s Clinic – Othello & Central District Sites)

Department:

Pediatric Primary Care / Ambulatory Services

Employment Type:

Limited Term / 0.8 FTE

Position Summary

We are seeking a dedicated Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to join our primary care team on a limited term basis. As an Advanced Practice Provider (APP), you will deliver direct clinical care and assume primary responsibility for the clinical management of pediatric patients in an ambulatory setting.

In this role, you will work closely with department attending physicians, specialists, behavioral health professionals, and community advocacy teams to provide effective, efficient, safe, and culturally responsive care.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct Patient Care: Perform comprehensive health histories, physical examinations, and routine well-child visits (following AAP guidelines from newborn through age 21) as well as urgent care/same-day evaluations.
• Diagnostic & Clinical Management: Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests; formulate clinical diagnoses; prescribe medications and therapeutic treatments; and develop ongoing management plans.
• Coordinated & Continuing Care: Direct and participate in complex case management and continuing care transitions for patients with chronic medical, developmental, or social complexities.
• Interprofessional Collaboration: Consult and collaborate with attending physicians, pediatric subspecialists, dental and behavioral health partners, and social services to deliver holistic care.
• Quality Improvement: Contribute to organizational, clinic-wide, and departmental continuous performance and quality improvement (CQI) initiatives aimed at improving clinical outcomes and health equity.
• Education & Research: Participate in patient, family, and health care team education, supporting community outreach initiatives and ongoing clinical research or advocacy efforts.

Learn More

To learn more about the clinic's history, mission, community programs, and locations, visit:

https://www.seattlechildrens.org/clinics/odessa-brown/

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

$109,857 - $161,569 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 an affirmative action employer.