Nurse Practitioner - Ped's Urgent Care
 MultiCare Health System | |
paid time off, tuition assistance
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 United States, Washington, Puyallup | |
| 400 15th Avenue Southeast (Show on map) | |
 Feb 07, 2026 | |
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You Belong Here. At MultiCare, we strive to offer a true sense of belonging for all our employees. Across our health care network, you will find a dynamic range of meaningful careers, opportunities for growth, safe workplaces, and flexible schedules. We are connected by our mission - partnering and healing for a healthy future - and dedicated to the health and well-being of the communities we serve. ***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***
Contact Mike.stevens@multicare.orgfor more information. #LI-MS1 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 Why MultiCare?
Pay and Benefit Expectations We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off. As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position. The pay scale is $169,460.80 - $177,999.90 USD. However, pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including but not limited to: skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and/or education. If this position is associated with a union contract, pay will be reflective of the appropriate step on the pay scale to which the applicant's years of experience align.Associated benefit information can be viewed here. | |