App (Nurse Practitioner Or Physician Assistant) Neuro Critical Care Harborview Medical Center (90 Nights)

Job Description

Harborview Medical Center

Neuro Critical Care

APP (Advanced Practice Provider) - ARNP or PA-C

$10000 Sign-On Bonus for eligible new part-time or full-time employees joining UW Medicine

Harborview Medical Center Neuro Critical Care has an outstanding opportunity for an Advanced Practice Provider Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) or Physician Assistant (PA-C).

WORK SCHEDULE
90% FTE
Nights Shift
Some Days Weekends and Holidays
No call.

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS
The APP will work under the supervision of the NCCS attending staff that includes Anesthesia Neurology and Pulmonary/Critical Care Physicians.

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION
Neuro Critical Care at Harborview Medical Center takes care of a patient population that includes Subarachnoid Hemorrhage Intracranial Hemorrhage Acute Ischemic Stroke Seizure and Status Epilepticus Isolated Traumatic Brain Injuries Neuromuscular disorders Brain Tumors CNS infections hypoxemic-ischemic encephalopathy Spinal Cord Injury and post-operative spine patients

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Perform patient care to include admitting new patients participating in daily patient rounds daily care evaluation and management of ICU patients writing daily progress notes and formulating/implementing plans
Collaborate with acute care services (ortho spine neurosurgery and neurology services) to daily sign out patients leaving the unit
Use ICU Checklist on morning rounds to complete the daily checklist for each patient to ensure proper care and communication with nursing staff
Facilitate family meetings and participate in goal of care discussions as appropriate
Perform procedures including Central Venous Catheters Arterial Lines Bronchoscopy Lumbar Punctures Point of Care Ultrasound
Quality Improvement and Research including QI meetings and ongoing QI projects

REQUIREMENTS
*If ARNP: Masters or Doctorate degree in nursing from an accredited school of nursing and Washington State Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner License with prescriptive privileges and national certification as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
*If PA-C: Licensure as a Physicians Assistant in the State of Washington with certification from a national certifying body (NCCPA).
*ACLS

*Must be eligible to receive hospital staff appointments for adjunct staff membership by the Organized Medial Staff of the hospital under Medical Staff By-Laws for hospital-based positions.

ABOUT HARBORVIEW MEDICAL CENTER
As the regions only Level I Trauma and verified burn center Harborview Medical Center is a comprehensive healthcare facility owned by King County and operated by UW Medicine. It is dedicated to providing specialized care for a broad spectrum of patients from throughout the Pacific Northwest including the most vulnerable residents of King County. It provides exemplary patient care in leading-edge centers of emphasis including emergency medicine trauma and burn care neurosciences ophthalmology vascular surgery HIV/AIDS rehabilitation mental health and substance abuse care.

Harborview employees are committed to the vital role the institution plays in the immediate community as well as the entire Northwest region.

Challenge. Collaboration. Compassion.

ABOUT UW MEDICINE WHERE YOUR IMPACT GOES FURTHER
UW Medicine is Washingtons only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicines mission is to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region and preparing tomorrows physicians scientists and other health professionals.

All across UW Medicine our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful welcoming environment where every patient family student and colleague is valued and honored. Nearly 29000 healthcare professionals researchers and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes: Harborview Medical Center UW Medical Center - Montlake UW Medical Center - Northwest Valley Medical Center UW Medicine Primary Care UW Physicians UW School of Medicine and Airlift Northwest.

Become part of our team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.

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About the UW

Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses in our state and around the world.

UW employees bring their boundless energy creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier return they enjoy outstanding benefits opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity intellectual excitement artistic pursuits and natural beauty.

Our Commitment

The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race color creed religion national origin citizenship sex pregnancy age marital status sexual orientation gender identity or expression genetic information disability or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81.

To request disability accommodation in the application process contact the Disability Services Office at or .

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.