Pediatric Nurse Practitioner

JOB OVERVIEW

• Job Title: Pediatric Nurse Practitioner

• Job Type: Locum Tenens

• Location: Puyallup, WA

• Service Setting: Outpatient Community Health Center

• Coverage Type: Clinical Only

• Coverage Period: ASAP – 3 Months with possibility to extend

• Clinical Shift Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00a – 5:00p with 1-hour unpaid lunch

PATIENT INFORMATION

• Patient Demographics: Newborns through Pediatrics

• Patient Volume/Census: Approximately 16 patients per day

• Case Mix: General Pediatric outpatient care

FACILITY INFORMATION

• EMR System: Epic

• Office Equipment Available: Standard outpatient clinic equipment

• Specialty Backup Available: Onsite pediatricians and behavioral health support

• Support Staff Available: Dedicated medical assistant, receptionists, mental health therapists, dietitians, and healthcare administrator

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

• Temporary Privileges Available: TBD

• Credentialing Timeline: Approximately 2–3 weeks

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Rate: TBD

• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: TBD

REQUIRED PROCEDURES

• Pediatric wellness exams

• Sick visits and acute pediatric care

• Preventive pediatric care and immunizations

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Active Washington NP license required

• BC/BE required

• Active Washington DEA required

• BLS required

• Clean Record

• COVID and Flu vaccinated

• Experience in outpatient community health or vulnerable populations preferred

• Must be proficient with Epic EMR and able to work in a fast-paced environment

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide comprehensive outpatient pediatric care for newborns through adolescents

• Diagnose and manage acute and chronic pediatric conditions

• Document patient encounters accurately within Epic EMR

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary support staff and providers

• Deliver compassionate care to vulnerable and diverse patient populations