Pediatric Emergency PA — Level II Trauma ED

MultiCare Health System; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 175,000 - 188,000; Full time

Job summary

MultiCare Mary Bridge Children's Hospital & Health Network is seeking an experienced nurse practitioner (ARNP) or physician assistant (PA) to join our Mary Bridge Emergency Department team in Tacoma, WA. The APP works in a fast-paced pediatric ED alongside PEM physicians, nurses, and resident trainees to assess and treat ill or injured children.

The role requires 2 years of pediatric ARNP/PA experience, WA license, and BLS/PALS/ATLS credentials, with strong teamwork and independent work ability

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience as a licensed ARNP/PA in pediatric health care.
• Washington State NP/PA license.
• DEA, NPI & prescriptive authority.
• Current BLS for Healthcare Providers certification by the American Heart Association.
• Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) and Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS).

Responsibilities

• Provide medical care to the full complement of pediatric patient ages 0 days to 21 years with diverse medical and traumatic chief complaints.
• Serve as a member of the team supervised by a PEM physician assessing, initiating care and providing treatment for all patients from low to complex, higher acuity patients including acting as a member of the ED trauma team.
• Perform procedures including but not limited to laceration repair, abscess incision & drainage, lumbar puncture, splint and/or cast application, airway management.
• Participate in department meetings, education and quality and performance improvement activities as needed.

Skills

Pediatric care

ARNP/PA license

BLS

PALS

ATLS

DEA/NPI & prescriptive authority

Job description

MultiCare Mary Bridge Children's Hospital & Health Network is seeking an experienced nurse practitioner (ARNP) or physician assistant (PA) to join our Mary Bridge Emergency Department team in Tacoma, WA. The APP works in a fast-paced pediatric ED alongside PEM physicians, nurses, and resident trainees to assess and treat ill or injured children.

The role requires 2 years of pediatric ARNP/PA experience, WA license, and BLS/PALS/ATLS credentials, with strong teamwork and independent work ability