Advanced Practice Provider - Inpatient Cancer and Blood Disorders, Limited Term

Seattle Children’s is seeking an energetic, dedicated Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to join our inpatient Cancer and Blood Disorders team. In this limited-term role, you will provide direct care and assume primary clinical management for high-acuity pediatric oncology and hematology patients within a highly collaborative, multidisciplinary setting.

If you are passionate about delivering safe, high-quality, and compassionate care to children and families navigating complex diagnoses, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

As a vital member of our inpatient care team, your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

Clinical Management & Direct Care

• Obtain comprehensive patient histories and perform detailed physical examinations.

• Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests.

• Develop, implement, and manage complex treatment plans.

• Prescribe medications and safely order chemotherapy regimens.

• Perform specialized clinical procedures, including: Lumbar punctures, Bone marrow aspirates and biopsies, Skin biopsies

Care Coordination & Collaboration

• Partner closely with department attending physicians, fellows, residents, social workers, pharmacists, dietitians, and various sub-specialists.

• Coordinate comprehensive care plans, including procedure planning, discharge planning, and active participation in multidisciplinary care conferences.

• Act as a resource and educator for patients, families, and fellow healthcare team members.

Quality Improvement & Research

• Contribute to ongoing organizational and departmental continuous performance and quality improvement projects.

• Participate in departmental education and research efforts to advance pediatric hematology/oncology care.

Preferred Skills & Attributes

• Previous experience in pediatric hematology, oncology, or high-acuity inpatient care is strongly preferred.

• Strong procedural aptitude or prior experience with lumbar punctures and bone marrow biopsies.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate within a diverse, multidisciplinary team.

• A resilient, empathetic approach to patient and family-centered care.

Learn More

To explore our programs, meet our clinical teams, and understand our approach to treating childhood cancer and blood disorders, visit Seattle Children’s Cancer and Blood Disorders Center.

Required Education:

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.

Required Credentials:

For Nurse Practitioners:

Active, unencumbered registered nurse and advanced registered nurse practitioner licensure in the State of Washington

Current national certification as a pediatric or family nurse practitioner

For Physician Assistants:

Active, unencumbered physician assistant licensure in the State of Washington

Initial certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants

For All Providers:

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.

Some clinical locations may require American Heart Association Pediatric Life Support training and continuous maintenance of certification.

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.

Preferred:

Two years experience in advanced practice provider role

Two years experience in pediatric health care

Compensation Range