Job TitleAdvanced Practice Provider - Primary Care Shepard Park (260001B1)DescriptionThe Advanced Practice Provider (APP) is credentialed by the medical staff and functions within their scope of practice in their jurisdictional area and in accordance with organizational medical staff bylaws. They are responsible for providing evidence-based care for the management of patients, including assessment, implementation and evaluation of a detailed plan of care, which incorporates diagnostic and therapeutic interventions. The APP demonstrates competency in providing age-appropriate care to patients as defined by certification and training and provides family centered care to meet family needs, including psychological support, education and discharge planning in conjunction with other related disciplines.The APP initiates, participates and collaborates with divisional and organizational multidisciplinary staff to provide and support evidence-based education, quality improvement and research. They participate in professional and organizational activities that contribute to improving patient care, the scientific knowledge base of advanced practice, program operation, and individual professional development. The APP provides leadership within their respective clinical area through participation in division projects and mentorship of others. They contribute to department and organization wide initiatives, representing advanced practice and promoting the role of the advanced practice provider.QualificationsMinimum EducationMaster's Degree Nurse PractitionerMaster's or Doctoral degree as a Nurse Practitioner from an accredited program and eligibility for medical staff credentialing required.Master's or Doctoral degree of Physician Assistant Studies from an accredited program and eligibility for medical staff credentialing required.Master's or Doctorate degree in the clinical specialty area in which they practice from an accredited program and eligibility for medical staff credentialing required.Minimum Work ExperienceMinimum of 0 years of experience as an Advanced Practice Provider (Required)Required Skills/KnowledgeStrong knowledge of clinical specialty and services.Demonstrates clinical leadership skills.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Required Licenses and CertificationsAdvanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) Nurse PractitionerLicensure in the state(s) of clinical practiceCDS in state(s) of clinical practiceDEAAdvanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) Clinical Nurse SpecialistLicensure in the state(s) of clinical practiceIf prescribing controlled substances:CDS in state(s) of clinical practiceDEANurse PractitionerActive national certification with governing body such as PNCB, ANCC, or AANPCBBLS certificationPhysician AssistantActive national certification with NCCPABLS certificationFunctional AccountabilitiesClinicalAssesses, diagnoses, and monitors clinical status of each patient utilizing evidence based practice and medical knowledge.Develops appropriate plan of care.Writes patient care orders, prescribes therapy, and provides necessary home care orders as needed.Identifies significant changes in patient status using physical exam, lab values, diagnostic tests, and patient/family input.Differentiates between normal and abnormal findings.Performs procedures as needed after obtaining appropriate credentialing.Participates in and/or leads multidisciplinary patient care.Is a clinical resource for patient, parents and the interdisciplinary team.Appropriately communicates and escalates clinical/administrative issues.Collaborates with nursing, medicine, and other members of the healthcare team to regularly ensure quality patient care.AdministrativeServes as a clinical preceptor to NP, CNS or PA students.Acts as a clinical resource for staff in patient care issues.Provides formal/informal educational presentation to staff on areas of expertise.Participates and leads quality improvement initiatives in their department.Organizational Accountabilities (Staff)Anticipate and respond to customer needs; follows up until needs are met. Escalates to management/leadership if needed to ensure customer concerns are heard and addressed.Teamwork/CommunicationDemonstrates collaborative and respectful behaviorPartners with all team members to achieve goalsReceptive to others' ideas and opinionsPerformance Improvement/Problem-solvingContributes to a positive work environmentDemonstrates flexibility and willingness to changeIdentifies opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processesUses resources efficientlyManages financial resources and ensures accuracy of billing practices.SafetyAppropriately escalates when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance.Continuously validates and verifies information needed for decision making or documentation.Stops in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situation using expert resources.Demonstrates accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication.Actively promotes safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers.Attends carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance.Primary LocationDistrict of Columbia – WashingtonWork LocationsShepherd Park & RDI 7125 13th Place NW Washington 20012JobAdvanced Practice ClinicianOrganizationGoldberg Cntr Cmnty Ped HlthPosition Status: R (Regular) – FT – Full-TimeJob PostingMay 28, 2026, 6:17:41 PMFull-Time Salary Range105684.8 – 176155.2Children's National Hospital is an equal opportunity employer that evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, identity, or other characteristics protected by law. The “Know Your Rights” poster is available here: and the pay transparency policy is available here: Know Your Rights Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Poster.Children's National Hospital maintains the policy to ensure a “drug-free” work environment: a workplace free from the illegal use, possession or distribution of controlled substances (as defined in the Controlled Substances Act), or the misuse of legal substances by all staff (management, employees and contractors). Though recreational and medical marijuana are now legal in the District of Columbia, Children's National and its affiliates maintain the right, in accordance with our policy, to enforce a drug‑free workplace, including prohibiting recreational or prescribed marijuana.#J-18808-Ljbffr