Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Inpatient Neurological Surgery

Job Description

$10000 Sign-On Bonus to eligible new employees joining UW Medicine

UW Medical Center-Montlake - Neurological Surgery Clinic has an outstanding opportunity for an Inpatient Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant).

WORK SCHEDULE

• 7 days on followed by 7 days off
• 12 hour day shifts Monday-Friday and 10 hour day shifts on Saturday and Sunday

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION
The Neurological Surgery Clinic at UW Medical Center-Montlake is an international leader and pioneer in the care and treatment of patients with diseases and disorders of the brain spine and peripheral nerves. We take a comprehensive and multidisciplinary approach to complex neurosurgical problems such as tumors degenerative disease vascular lesions epilepsy spinal anomalies peripheral nerve disorders chronic pain and spasticity movement disorders and developmental defects. Our patients receive uncompromising care in one of the most advanced facilities in the world.

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Provide neurosurgical services in an inpatient setting
• Work alongside attending physicians fellows and residents across the Neurological Surgery continuum of care

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Inpatient Responsibilities

• Participates in daily morning and afternoon rounds
• Provides daily care which includes evaluating and managing patients writing daily progress notes and formulating/implementing plans
• Coordinates patient care with other services (endocrinology internal medicine neurology ENT ID)
• May perform the following procedures: lumbar punctures drain removal (Subgaleal JP Hemovac) external ventricular drain placement and removal lumbar drain placement and removal shunt/Ommaya tapping nasal endoscopy

Additional Responsibilities

• Attends monthly Quality Improvement (QI) meetings and participates in ongoing QI research and projects
• Partakes in monthly case presentations and journal clubs that are led by the APP with Physician support
• Provides clinical mentoring to APP students and interns
• Attends team educational conferences (M&M surgical grand rounds tumor boards)

REQUIREMENTS

• Current and valid Washington State ARNP licensure or Physician Assistant licensure
• Graduation from an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program or an accredited Physician Assistant Program
• DEA prescriptive authority
• BLS
• ACLS
• Previous neurosurgery experience preferred

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT OF NEUROLOGICAL SURGERY
The Department of Neurological Surgery at the UW Montlake and Northwest campuses provides patient care services for a broad range of neurological diseases and disorders. The Department is also the primary referral center for patients with complex neurological conditions in the five state WWAMI region as well as the tertiary referral center for national and international addition the Department has one of the premier academic training programs in the world and maintains an active cutting-edge research program ranging from basic science and translational research to a broad array of clinical trials.

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 publicby 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.

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