Advanced Practice Provider – Orthopedic Urgent Care

• Provide direct care and assume primary responsibility for clinical management in the urgent care
• Obtain patient histories, perform physical examinations, order/interpret diagnostic tests, prescribe medications, and develop evidence-based treatment plans
• Partner with department attending physicians, specialists, and other health care team members to deliver safe, high-quality care
• Direct or participate in case management and continuing care to ensure seamless patient transitions
• Contribute to departmental quality improvement projects and participate in education and research efforts for patients, families, and the medical team

• 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
• Active, unencumbered registered nurse and advanced registered nurse practitioner licensure in the State of Washington for Nurse Practitioners
• Current national certification as a pediatric or family nurse practitioner for Nurse Practitioners
• Active, unencumbered physician assistant licensure in the State of Washington for Physician Assistants
• Initial certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants for Physician Assistants
• Active Drug Enforcement Authority registration
• 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
• 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.

Demonstrates expertise in clinical management, patient care, and evidence-based treatment planning, with a strong focus on pediatric and family health. Holds necessary licensure and certifications to provide high-quality care and ensure patient safety.

• Master's Degree In Nursing
• Pediatric Or Family Nurse Practitioner Certification
• Active Registered Nurse Licensure
• Clinical Management Experience
• Basic Life Support Certification

• Patient History Acquisition
• Physical Examination
• Diagnostic Test Interpretation
• Medication Prescription
• Evidence-Based Treatment Planning

• Collaboration
• Communication
• Patient Advocacy

• Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner Licensure
• Physician Assistant Licensure
• Drug Enforcement Authority Registration
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification

• Urgent Care
• Case Management
• Quality Improvement
• Healthcare Team Collaboration
• Patient Transition