APP Pediatric Wound Care OP

Where kids and families are always first

At Multi Care Mary Bridge Children's Hospital & Health Network, caring for kids is more than what we do - it's our purpose. As the state-designated Level II Pediatric Trauma Center and the only pediatric hospital in Washington's South Sound, we provide a comprehensive network of care designed specifically for children and adolescents.

Our vision is to be the safest, highest-quality place for children to receive care, where every child has a medical home and every family feels supported.

FTE: 1.0

Shift: Days,

Schedule:

8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

The Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP) in Wound Care provides specialized, patient-centered care for children with acute and chronic wounds, burns, and ostomy-related needs. The PNP partners with families and a multidisciplinary team to deliver evidence-based treatment, promote healing, and support optimal outcomes.

Why Mary Bridge Children's:

* Only dedicated pediatric wound clinic in Washington, offering highly specialized care for children's unique needs

* Collaborative care model with access to pediatric surgeons and specialty services for seamless coordination

* Treats a wide range of conditions including post-operative wounds, burns, pressure injuries, and traumatic wounds

* Mission-driven organization focused on partnering for healing and a healthy future for children and families

* Continued growth, including a new state-of-the-art pediatric hospital opening in 2026

* Strong benefits, career development, and research opportunities through Multi Care

To Learn More, Contact:

Rachel Whisenhunt, Physician and APP Talent Advisor

Email:
Rachel.

Whisenhunt

Position Summary

Mary Bridge Children's Hospital is seeking a Pediatric Advanced Practice Provider for the Mary Bridge Wound Care clinic. This role involves evaluating patients for pediatric wound care conditions, interpreting lab and other test results, and guiding families through treatment options.

Responsibilities
• Sees patients independently in the ambulatory care setting: o Conduct physical exams and provide individual care plans for patients o Conduct diagnostic assessment, including ordering imaging and other diagnostic studies
• Interpret lab and test results and provide clinical recommendations and supportive guidance.
• Educate patients on disease process and treatment plans.
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing, and other members of the multidisciplinary team
• Manage patients' treatment as well as medication management
• Stay up to date on advancements in relevant specialties
• Partner with the local, state and national programs as necessary
• Participate in specialized treatment plans and specialized clinics Requirements Washington State Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant license
• DEA, NPI & prescriptive authority
• Current BLS for Healthcare Providers certification by the American Heart Association
• 2 years of experience as a licensed ARNP/PA in pediatric health care preferred
• Experience in Pediatric Wound Care preferred.
• Licensure to practice in Washington State.

About Mary Bridge Children's

For more than 70 years, Multi Care Mary Bridge Children's Hospital & Health Network has cared for children and families across the South Sound. Anchored by an 82-bed pediatric hospital in Tacoma, Mary Bridge offers a Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, a 24-hour pediatric-only Emergency Department and a state-designated Level II Pediatric Trauma Center.

As a comprehensive pediatric health network, Mary Bridge delivers expert, family-centered care across inpatient, outpatient and specialty services, supported by multidisciplinary teams dedicated to the unique needs of every child and family we serve.

Why Mary Bridge Children's?

Built for children and families

Delivering care designed specifically for kids and the families who support them, with a strong focus on family-centered care.

Award-winning care

Named a Top Children's Hospital by The Leapfrog Group, earning this national recognition six times in the past eight years, with physicians consistently recognized on Top Doctors lists by Seattle Magazine, Seattle Met and the Tacoma News Tribune.

Growing for the future

A new…