Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant (App) - Peds Urgent Care

Pediatric Urgent Care Advanced Practice Provider

At MultiCare, you're more than a job title — you're part of a collaborative team of physicians and advanced practice providers committed to patient-centered care. Here, your voice matters. You'll have the support, resources and flexibility to practice at the top of your license, collaborate with experienced colleagues and make a meaningful impact. Build a long-term career in a system that grows with you, in a community that supports your life beyond work.

Enjoy life in the Pacific Northwest with breathtaking water, mountain, and forest views at every turn

FTE:.9 Shift: Varies Schedule: 3x12hr shifts per week

Minimum of two years' experience as a Ped's Urgent Care /Ped's ED provider preferred

• Competitive compensation package with potential sign-on and relocation
• Substantial benefits including medical, dental, annual leave, CME, retirement, and malpractice insurance
• Generous time off to support work/life balance
• Career growth options with leadership opportunities
• Research opportunities with the MultiCare Institute for Research & Innovation
• Wellness program including dedicated mental health services and leadership and wellness coaching
• 24/7 nurse triage service with limited on-call requirements
• Support of 300+ provider multi-specialty group
• Dedicated medical assistant per provider
• Epic EMR and AI assistance to support efficiency

Position Summary

The Pediatric Urgent Care Advanced Practice Provider (APP) delivers timely, compassionate care to children with acute medical needs in a walk-in or extended-hours clinical setting. Working collaboratively with physicians and healthcare teams, the APP performs assessments, procedures, and treatment planning for a wide range of pediatric conditions—ensuring access to quality care beyond traditional primary care hours.

Responsibilities

• Independently evaluate and treat pediatric patients presenting with non-emergent illnesses, minor injuries, infections, and other urgent concerns

• Perform clinical procedures appropriate to training and scope, such as wound care, splinting, abscess drainage, foreign body removal, and rapid testing

• Order and interpret diagnostics, including point-of-care labs and radiology, to guide clinical decisions

• Prescribe medications, treatments, and referrals per Washington State guidelines for independent APPs

• Educate patients and families about diagnoses, medications, follow-up care, and warning signs

• Document clinical encounters thoroughly and accurately in the electronic health record (EHR)

• Lead care coordination, including appropriate disposition planning and referrals to primary care or specialists

• Collaborate effectively with physicians, nurses, imaging staff, and front-desk personnel to support patient flow and care quality—without requiring supervisory oversight

• Engage in peer collaboration, clinical meetings, and case discussions that enhance practice quality, safety, and teamwork.

• Support institutional performance goals, including efforts related to population health, equity, quality measures, and safety protocols.

• Participate in clinical meetings and improvement initiatives, contributing to efforts that enhance patient outcomes and experience.

• Maintains license and appropriate continuing education.

• Adheres to MHS Attendance and Punctuality Policy and Procedure standards, and maintains reliable attendance

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program

• Current Washington State licensure as an ARNP (NP) or PA-C with full prescriptive authority

• National certification as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP), Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), or PA-C

• Clinical experience in pediatric urgent care, primary care, or emergency medicine preferred

• BLS certification

• Excellent autonomy, decision-making, and patient-centered communication skills