Advanced Practice Provider - Gastroenterology Clinic
About the role
Provide direct care and assume primary responsibility for clinical management of patients in ambulatory, operating room, emergency department, and inpatient settings. Obtain patient histories, perform physical examinations, order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests, prescribe medications, and develop treatment plans. Direct or participate in case management and continuing care. Collaborate, refer, and consult with department attending physicians, specialists, and other members of the health care team to deliver effective, efficient, safe, and high quality care. Contribute to organizational and departmental continuous performance and quality improvement projects. Participate in education and research efforts for patients, families, and the health care team.
Responsibilities
- Obtain patient histories, perform physical examinations, order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests, prescribe medications, and develop treatment plans.
- Direct or participate in case management and continuing care.
- Collaborate, refer, and consult with department attending physicians, specialists, and other members of the health care team to deliver effective, efficient, safe, and high quality care.
- Contribute to organizational and departmental continuous performance and quality improvement projects.
- Participate in education and research efforts for patients, families, and the health care team.
Requirements
- 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.
Qualifications
- 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.
Skills
Collaboration, communication, critical thinking, decision-making, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills are essential.
Benefits
Seattle Children’s offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision plans, 403(b), life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.
Pay
$137,321.42 - $201,961.62 per year
Schedule
Full-time position