Advanced Practice Provider (ARNP Nurse Practitioner or PA Physician Assistant) Otolaryngology Clinic Harborview (80 FTE)

Job Description

Harborview Medical Centers (HMC) Otolaryngology Clinic has an outstanding opportunity for a per-diem temporary ARNP Nurse Practitioner or PA-C Physician Assistant Certified.

WORK SCHEDULE:

• 80% FTE 32 hours per week
• Day shift

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION
Harborviews Otolaryngology clinic assesses and treats patients with routine and complex disorders conditions and cancers of the ear nose throat and related structures of the head and neck. Our highly-trained surgeons speech pathologists nurses and support staff work hard to provide each patient with individualized treatment and information to support the healthiest outcome possible. We also provide diagnosis and treatment for voice and swallowing conditions and complete audiology services including diagnostic hearing evaluations and advanced hearing aid technology.

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Conveniently located near public transportation
• Make a difference for the patients and teams we serve
• Opportunity to provide career growth

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Records medical histories perform physical examinations order and/or perform diagnostic tests evaluate test results establish diagnoses and prescribe medication and/or treatments
• Performs postoperative wound care scoping incising and draining abscesses including administration of local anesthesia
• Provides health education; assist with proper utilization of community social and health care resources. Assists in clinical training of various levels of health care professionals participates in continuing education
• Supports and assists Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery Neurotology and Oral Maxillofacial Surgery Faculty in the provision of services during physician visits and assumes responsibility for care under guidelines set forth by team
• Perform perioperative care to include postoperative care consult service and other follow up care
• Coordination of care for Oral Maxillofacial and Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery patients throughout treatment

REQUIREMENTS

• Nurse Practitioner:
  Masters Degree in nursing from an accredited school of nursing
  AND Washington State Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner License with prescriptive privileges
  AND National certification as a Nurse Practitioner
  AND BLS certification
  

OR

• Physician Assistant:
  Licensure as a Physicians Assistant in the State of Washington with 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
  AND BLS certification

• Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements such as a license certification and/or registration

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.

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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 physiciansscientistsand other health professionals.

All acrossUW Medicine our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful welcoming environment where every patient familystudentand colleague is valued and 29000healthcare 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 UW Medicine Primary Care UW Physicians UW School of Medicine and Airlift Northwest.

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.