Advanced Practice Provider - Inpatient Cancer and Blood Disorders

<div><div>Job Description</div></div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p>Seattle Children’s is seeking an energetic, dedicated Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to join our inpatient Cancer and Blood Disorders team. In this role, you will provide direct care and assume primary clinical management for high-acuity pediatric oncology and hematology patients within a highly collaborative, multidisciplinary setting.</p><p>If you are passionate about delivering safe, high-quality, and compassionate care to children and families navigating complex diagnoses, we want to hear from you.</p><p></p><p><b>Key Responsibilities</b></p><p>As a vital member of our inpatient care team, your day-to-day responsibilities will include:</p><p><b>Clinical Management & Direct Care</b></p><ul><li><p>Obtain comprehensive patient histories and perform detailed physical examinations.</p></li><li><p>Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests.</p></li><li><p>Develop, implement, and manage complex treatment plans.</p></li><li><p>Prescribe medications and safely order chemotherapy regimens.</p></li><li><p>Perform specialized clinical procedures, including: Lumbar punctures, Bone marrow aspirates and biopsies, Skin biopsies</p></li></ul><p><b>Care Coordination & Collaboration</b></p><ul><li><p>Partner closely with department attending physicians, fellows, residents, social workers, pharmacists, dietitians, and various sub-specialists.</p></li><li><p>Coordinate comprehensive care plans, including procedure planning, discharge planning, and active participation in multidisciplinary care conferences.</p></li><li><p>Act as a resource and educator for patients, families, and fellow healthcare team members.</p></li></ul><p><b>Quality Improvement & Research</b></p><ul><li><p>Contribute to ongoing organizational and departmental continuous performance and quality improvement projects.</p></li><li><p>Participate in departmental education and research efforts to advance pediatric hematology/oncology care.</p></li></ul><p><b>Preferred Skills & Attributes</b></p><ul><li><p>Previous experience in pediatric hematology, oncology, or high-acuity inpatient care is strongly preferred.</p></li><li><p>Strong procedural aptitude or prior experience with lumbar punctures and bone marrow biopsies.</p></li><li><p>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate within a diverse, multidisciplinary team.</p></li><li><p>A resilient, empathetic approach to patient and family-centered care.</p></li></ul><p><b>Learn More</b></p><p>To explore our programs, meet our clinical teams, and understand our approach to treating childhood cancer and blood disorders, visit <a href="https://www.seattlechildrens.org/clinics/cancer/?utm_campaign=amplification&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_content=cancer&utm_term=families&lang=&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=21952061442&gbraid=0AAAAADk7DDSgKOtsTXHTbsFQ9TUbtMQHy&gclid=CjwKCAjwpcTNBhA5EiwAdO1S9u6_GjILa0AI6GY-rQNzMT8FsRs_GtE3d2VuipPAZWQZEhtBpLlvWBoCnf0QAvD_BwE" target="_blank">Seattle Children’s Cancer and Blood Disorders Center.</a></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p style="text-align:inherit">  </p><p><b>Required Education and Experience:</b></p><p>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.</p><p>One year work experience in a pediatric or family focused clinical area.</p><p></p><p><b>Required Credentials: </b></p><p><b>For Nurse Practitioners:</b></p><p>Active, unencumbered registered nurse and advanced registered nurse practitioner licensure in the State of Washington</p><p>Current national certification as a pediatric or family nurse practitioner</p><p></p><p><b>For Physician Assistants:</b></p><p>Active, unencumbered physician assistant licensure in the State of Washington</p><p>Initial certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants</p><p></p><p><b>For All Providers:</b></p><p>Active Drug Enforcement Authority registration</p><p>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.</p><p>Some clinical locations may require American Heart Association Pediatric Life Support training and continuous maintenance of certification.</p><p>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.</p><p></p><p><b>Preferred: </b></p><p>Two years experience in advanced practice provider role</p><p>Two years experience in pediatric health care</p><p></p><p><b>Compensation Range</b></p><p>$137,321 - $201,961 per year</p><p>This position is currently eligible for an off-shift premium of up to 7.5% which would increase the total compensation of this role by an additional $10,299 to $15,147 per year.</p><p>This position is eligible for relocation for qualified candidates.</p><p style="text-align:inherit">  </p><p></p><p><b>Salary Information</b></p><p>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.</p><div><p></p><p><b>Disclaimer for Out of State Applicants</b></p><p>This compensation range is specific to Seattle, positions located outside of Seattle may be compensated differently depending on various factors<b>.</b></p><div><p></p><p><b>Benefits Information</b></p><p><span>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.<span> </span></span> <span><span>Additional details on our benefits can be found on our website <a href="https://www.seattlechildrens.org/careers/benefits" target="_blank">www.seattlechildrens.org/careers/benefits</a>.</span></span></p><div><p></p><p><b>About Us</b></p><p><b>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</b></p><p></p><p>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.<br /> <br />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.</p><p></p><p>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.</p><p></p><p><b>Our Commitment </b></p><p>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.</p><p></p><p>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.</p><p></p><p>Seattle Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Workplace and Affirmative Action Employer.</p></div></div></div>