Advanced Practice Provider (ARNP Nurse Pracitioner) or PA Physician Assistant) Ortho Trauma Fracture Clinic

Job Description

Harborview Medical Centers Ortho Trauma Fracture Clinic has an outstanding opportunity for a ARNP Nurse Practitioner; or PA-C Physician Assistant.

WORK SCHEDULE:

• Full-time 100% FTE (40 hours weekly)

• Days Mon-Fri 0830-1700

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION:
The Orthopedic Trauma and Fracture Clinicspecializes in the comprehensive management of musculoskeletal injuries with a primary focus on acute and complex fractures and dislocations. Our multidisciplinary team of orthopedic trauma surgeons nurses medical assistants and ortho techs provides expert care to patients with traumatic injuries resulting from accidents falls or high-impact events.

Our clinic offers both surgical and non-surgical treatments tailored to each patients specific condition. Services include fracture reduction and fixation post-operative care follow-up imaging and physical therapy coordination. We also manage complications such as non-unions malunions and infections associated with previous injuries.

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:

• Conveniently located near public transportation

• Make a difference for the patients and employees we serve

• Opportunity to provide career growth

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintains customer service competencies.

• Provides comprehensive assessments of patients with orthopedic injuries and when appropriate their families.

• Formulate a treatment plan for orthopedic problems within scope of practice.

• May perform minor surgical procedures such as suturing lacerations and incision and drainage of abscesses including administration of local anesthesia.

• Demonstrates professional responsibility and leadership through participation in hospital University and professional opportunities.

• Participates in the quality assurance and process improvement activities of the clinic and organization. Shares in the improvement in quality of patient care through participation in committees implementation of new trends in nursing or medical care and by contributing suggestions for improvement in organized delivery of care.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Masters Degree in nursing from an accredited school of nursing

• Washington State Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner License with prescriptive privileges

• License to practice as an RN in Washington State

• National certification as a Nurse Practitioner

• BLS certification

OR

• Licensure as a Physicians Assistant in the State of Washington

• National certification from a national certifying body (NCCPA)

• Applicant 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

• BLS certification

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 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.

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.