Advanced Practice Provider - Neonatology

About the role

At Seattle Children’s, every day is an opportunity to make a profound difference in the lives of newborns and their families. We are seeking a highly skilled, compassionate, and resilient Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to join our nationally recognized Neonatal Intensive Care Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Team.

This is more than a job. It's an opportunity to practice at the highest level of neonatal critical care while working alongside some of the nation's leading neonatologists and pediatric specialists.

Responsibilities

As an APP within our NICU program, you will assume direct responsibility for the management of neonates with complex acute and chronic medical conditions across our regional network.

• Deliver Exceptional Clinical Care: Perform comprehensive assessments, diagnoses, and treatment planning.
• Manage critically ill neonates across varying levels of acuity.
• Perform advanced, life-saving procedures.
• Monitor patient progress and evaluate outcomes to ensure the highest quality of care.

Collaborate Across a Regional Network: Practice within a unique tiered NICU system spanning six institutions across the Pacific Northwest.

• Partner closely with neonatologists, fellows, nursing teams, respiratory therapists, and subspecialty providers.
• Contribute to seamless, patient-centered care across Level II, III, and IV NICUs.

Advance the Field of Neonatology: Participate in clinical research and quality improvement initiatives.

• Contribute to education and mentorship opportunities.
• Help shape best practices and innovations in neonatal care.

Requirements

For Nurse Practitioners: Minimum of a master’s degree specifically in a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner program. Current NNP Certification is required.

For Physician Assistants: Graduate of a nationally accredited Physician Assistant program. Current PA-C Certification is required.

• Washington State Licensure (ARNP or PA-C).
• DEA Registration for the State of Washington.
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) Certification.
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support): Required within 6 months of hire for those rotating through our Level IV NICU.

Qualifications

Our ideal candidate is a highly skilled, compassionate, and resilient Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) with a strong passion for neonatal care.

Skills

The ability to work in a fast-paced environment, think critically, and make sound judgments is essential.

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.

Pay

Compensation Range $148,822.62 - $218,876 per year. Off shift premium: 12% which would increase the total compensation for this role by an additional $17,858 to $26,265 per year.

Relocation: Support available for qualified candidates. Note: Compensation will be pro-rated based on final FTE.

Schedule

FTE: 0.6 to 1.0 (Flexible based on candidate interest and program needs). Shift: Varies (Includes days, nights, and weekends).