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Nurse Practitioner​/Physician Assistant; App - Peds Urgent Care

Job in Puyallup, Pierce County, Washington, 98374, USA
Listing for: MultiCare Health System
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-04-17
Job specializations:
  • Nursing
    Healthcare Nursing, Nurse Practitioner
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 80000 - 100000 USD Yearly USD 80000.00 100000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant (App) - Peds Urgent Care

You Belong Here.

At Multi Care, we strive to offer a true sense of belonging for all our employees. Across our health care network, you will find a dynamic range of meaningful careers, opportunities for growth, safe workplaces, and flexible schedules. We are connected by our mission - partnering and healing for a healthy future - and dedicated to the health and well-being of the communities we serve.

Enjoy life in the Pacific Northwest with breathtaking water, mountain, and forest views at every turn

FTE: .9

Shift: Varies

Schedule:

3x12hr shifts per week

Minimum of two years  experience as a Ped s Urgent Care /Ped s ED provider preferred

  • Competitive compensation package with potential sign-on and relocation

  • Substantial benefits including medical, dental, annual leave, CME, retirement, and malpractice insurance

  • Generous time off to support work/life balance

  • Career growth options with leadership opportunities

  • Research opportunities with the Multi Care Institute for Research & Innovation

  • Wellness program including dedicated mental health services and leadership and wellness coaching

  • Support of 300+ provider multi-specialty group

  • Dedicated medical assistant per provider

  • Epic EMR and AI assistance to support efficiency

  • Contact Gabe Carrillo at Gabr
    0605 for more information.

Position Summary

The Pediatric Urgent Care Advanced Practice Provider (APP) delivers timely, compassionate care to children with acute medical needs in a walk-in or extended-hours clinical setting. Working collaboratively with physicians and healthcare teams, the APP performs assessments, procedures, and treatment planning for a wide range of pediatric conditions — ensuring access to quality care beyond traditional primary care hours.

Responsibilities
  • Independently evaluate and treat pediatric patients presenting with non-emergent illnesses, minor injuries, infections, and other urgent concerns

  • Perform clinical procedures appropriate to training and scope, such as wound care, splinting, abscess drainage, foreign body removal, and rapid testing

  • Order and interpret diagnostics, including point-of-care labs and radiology, to guide clinical decisions

  • Prescribe medications, treatments, and referrals per Washington State guidelines for independent APPs

  • Educate patients and families about diagnoses, medications, follow-up care, and warning signs

  • Document clinical encounters thoroughly and accurately in the electronic health record (EHR)

  • Lead care coordination, including appropriate disposition planning and referrals to primary care or specialists

  • Collaborate effectively with physicians, nurses, imaging staff, and front-desk personnel to support patient flow and care quality — without requiring supervisory oversight

  • Engage in peer collaboration, clinical meetings, and case discussions that enhance practice quality, safety, and teamwork

  • Support institutional performance goals, including efforts related to population health, equity, quality measures, and safety protocols

  • Participate in clinical meetings and improvement initiatives, contributing to efforts that enhance patient outcomes and experience

  • Maintain license and appropriate continuing education

  • Adhere to MHS Attendance and Punctuality Policy and Procedure standards, and maintain reliable attendance

Requirements
  • Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program

  • Current Washington State licensure as an ARNP (NP) or PA-C with full prescriptive authority

  • National certification as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP), Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), or PA-C

  • Clinical experience in pediatric urgent care, primary care, or emergency medicine preferred

  • BLS certification

  • Excellent autonomy, decision-making, and patient-centered communication skills

Why Multi Care?
  • Rooted in the local community - Partnering with patients, families and neighbors across the Pacific Northwest for more than 140 years

  • Growth and education - Competitive tuition assistance, award-winning residencies, fellowships and career development to invest in your future

  • Well-being and support - Generous PTO, Code Lavender and Employee Assistance Programs to help you maintain balance and feel cared for at work and in life

  • Living our values - Respect, integrity, kindness and collaboration guide how we care for patients, communities and each other

  • Belonging for all - Employee Resource Groups, inclusion initiatives and outreach programs support a workplace where every voice is valued

  • Pacific Northwest lifestyle - Work and live where natural beauty, adventure and strong community connections are part of everyday life

Pay and Benefit Expectations

We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off. As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position. The pay scale is $ - $ USD. However, pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including but not limited to: skill set, level of experience, and…

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