Seattle Children's
Overview
We are searching for a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our cardiac critical care APP team—someone who works well in a fast-paced, high-stress setting. In this position, you will provide critical care to neonates, infants, children, adolescents, and young adults with congenital and acquired heart disease, acute and chronic conditions, including independent and interdependent responsibilities in the assessment, diagnosis, initiation of treatment, evaluation of interventions, perform procedures, and evaluation of outcomes. The APP is involved in education, consultation, research, and evaluation of clinical practice at various levels. This assignment requires staff to work >60% during evenings, weekends, or holidays. About the Team
We are a highly specialized team that provides direct care and assumes responsibility for the clinical management of pediatric cardiac critical care patients in the pediatric cardiac intensive care unit and as a critical care resource provider. We are a 24-bed unit with an average daily census of 20. The unit is jointly staffed with pediatric critical care fellows and advanced practice providers who equally share patient care responsibilities; however, our APPs are considered experts with MCS and complex critically ill patient management. We are a top 5 heart transplant program with a growing VAD service. We have a pediatric MCS transport program to support our large geographical area. Our team performs more than 500 heart surgeries per year and 698 cardiac catheterization procedures. Learn more about our CICU at https://www.seattlechildrens.org/clinics/heart/treatments-and-services/intensive-care/ Heart Center
Our Heart Center offers advanced imaging including MRI and 3D ECHO, blood conservation surgical techniques, cardiac genetics, prenatal cardiology, Single ventricle program, Heart failure and transplant, Hybrid and interventional cardiac catheterization procedures, and electrophysiology. Learn more about our Heart Center at https://www.seattlechildrens.org/clinics/heart/ Required Education and Experience
Master\'s degree in nursing with a concentration in acute care OR graduate of a nationally accredited physician assistant program. One year work experience in a pediatric or family-focused clinical area. 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. Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS). 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. 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. Compensation
Compensation Range: $141,429 - $208,002 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 $16,971.48 to $24,960.36 per year. This position is eligible for relocation for qualified candidates. 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. Benefits
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. Our commitment to equality and inclusion and the organization’s values are described in our Equal Opportunity statements. Our Commitment
Seattle Children’s is an Equal Opportunity Workplace and Affirmative Action Employer. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote based on merit without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, or disability.
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We are searching for a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our cardiac critical care APP team—someone who works well in a fast-paced, high-stress setting. In this position, you will provide critical care to neonates, infants, children, adolescents, and young adults with congenital and acquired heart disease, acute and chronic conditions, including independent and interdependent responsibilities in the assessment, diagnosis, initiation of treatment, evaluation of interventions, perform procedures, and evaluation of outcomes. The APP is involved in education, consultation, research, and evaluation of clinical practice at various levels. This assignment requires staff to work >60% during evenings, weekends, or holidays. About the Team
We are a highly specialized team that provides direct care and assumes responsibility for the clinical management of pediatric cardiac critical care patients in the pediatric cardiac intensive care unit and as a critical care resource provider. We are a 24-bed unit with an average daily census of 20. The unit is jointly staffed with pediatric critical care fellows and advanced practice providers who equally share patient care responsibilities; however, our APPs are considered experts with MCS and complex critically ill patient management. We are a top 5 heart transplant program with a growing VAD service. We have a pediatric MCS transport program to support our large geographical area. Our team performs more than 500 heart surgeries per year and 698 cardiac catheterization procedures. Learn more about our CICU at https://www.seattlechildrens.org/clinics/heart/treatments-and-services/intensive-care/ Heart Center
Our Heart Center offers advanced imaging including MRI and 3D ECHO, blood conservation surgical techniques, cardiac genetics, prenatal cardiology, Single ventricle program, Heart failure and transplant, Hybrid and interventional cardiac catheterization procedures, and electrophysiology. Learn more about our Heart Center at https://www.seattlechildrens.org/clinics/heart/ Required Education and Experience
Master\'s degree in nursing with a concentration in acute care OR graduate of a nationally accredited physician assistant program. One year work experience in a pediatric or family-focused clinical area. 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. Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS). 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. 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. Compensation
Compensation Range: $141,429 - $208,002 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 $16,971.48 to $24,960.36 per year. This position is eligible for relocation for qualified candidates. 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. Benefits
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. Our commitment to equality and inclusion and the organization’s values are described in our Equal Opportunity statements. Our Commitment
Seattle Children’s is an Equal Opportunity Workplace and Affirmative Action Employer. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote based on merit without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, or disability.
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