Advanced Practice Provider - Neonatology

FTE: 0.6 to 1.0 (Flexible based on candidate interest and program needs)

Shift: Varies (Includes days, nights, and weekends)

Location: Seattle, WA & Regional Sites (Level II-IV)

Transform the Future for Our Most Vulnerable Patients

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. Whether caring for a critically ill micro-preemie, supporting an infant requiring ECMO, or guiding families through complex medical journeys, your expertise will have a lasting impact.

Why Seattle Children’s?

Seattle Children’s Neonatology Program is consistently ranked among the nation's best by U.S. News & World Report. As part of our team, you'll have access to cutting-edge technology, world-class subspecialty support, and a collaborative culture committed to clinical excellence and innovation.

What You'll Do

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.

A Program Built for Excellence

Level IV NICU at Seattle Children's Main Campus

Our 48-bed, state-of-the-art Level IV NICU provides care for the region's most medically complex newborns. Services include:

• Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO)

• Therapeutic Hypothermia

• Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT)

• Comprehensive surgical and medical neonatal care

In this collaborative environment, APPs, fellows, and neonatologists share responsibility for patient care and clinical decision-making.

Regional Reach, Lasting Impact

Beyond our main campus, our expertise extends to:

• Two Level III NICUs

• Three Level II NICUs

Together, we bring exceptional neonatal care closer to families throughout the Pacific Northwest.

Unmatched Multidisciplinary Support

Seattle Children’s is the only pediatric center in the Pacific Northwest with access to every pediatric medical and surgical subspecialty. Our NICU team benefits from:

• 24/7 in-house neonatology coverage

• Comprehensive pediatric specialty support

• A culture of collaboration, learning, and innovation

Join a Team That Changes Lives

If you're seeking a career where your expertise, compassion, and clinical judgment can make a difference every day, we invite you to join Seattle Children's NICU APP team. We also have an accredited Neonatal APP Fellowship to help new graduate NNPs transition into practice.  Neonatal APP Fellowship

Apply today and help shape the future of neonatal care across the Pacific Northwest.

Education & 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 progr