Nurse Practitioner; ARNP or Physician Assistant; PA - Inpatient Neurological Surgery at UW Me

Position: Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) or Physician Assistant (PA) - Inpatient Neurological Surgery at UW Me[...]
Job Description

UW Medical Center-Montlake - Neurological Surgery Clinic has an outstanding opportunity for an Inpatient Adv anced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) .WORK SCHEDULE7 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, )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

BLSACLSPrevious 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 patients.

In 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 FURTHERUW Medicine is Washington’s only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicine’s 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 tomorrow’s 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 29,000 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.

Compensation, Benefits and Position Details Pay Range Minimum:$ annual

Pay Range Maximum:$ annual

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