Responsibilities

Provide direct care and assume primary responsibility for clinical management of patients in ambulatory and inpatient settings in the neurology department. There is opportunity to work further with additional neurological subspecialties. There is currently opportunity to work with patients admitted to the epilepsy monitoring unit as well as to provide outpatient care to neurology patients. The position will have the opportunity to work alongside leaders in the field of pediatric neurology. This position will work with the team to care for patients with neurological diagnoses. There will be clinical deployment to regional clinical locations.

Requirements

Required Education/Experience:

- For NPs: Master’s degree in nursing with a concentration in a pediatric or family nurse practitioner program

- For PAs: Graduate of a nationally accredited physician assistant program

Required Credentials:

For NPs:

- 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 PAs:

- 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 maintined in good standing and in compliance with all medical staff bylaws, continuousy thorughout employment.

- Any and all medical or allied health professional staff privileges at Children's will terminate automatically upon the termination of the individual's employment at Children's. Termination of employment does not prohibit the individual from seeking medical or allied health professional staff privileges at Children’s as a non-employee in any category for which the individual qualifies. Questions regarding medical or allied health professional staff privileges may be directed to Medical Staff Services.

Preferred:

- Two years experience in advanced practice provider role

- Two years experience in pediatric health care

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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.

The union pay ranges can be found on the Seattle Children’s website here: WSNA - UFCW

Seattle Children’s offers annual incentive pay based upon performance that is commensurate with the level of the position.

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. Click here for more information.

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