Advanced Practice Provider; ARNP​/Nurse Practitioner or PA​/Physician Assistant; Otolaryngology Clinic - Harborview

No Telework

Seattle, WA

Part time

REQ-

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

• 80% FTE, 32 hours per week
• Day shift

Harborview's 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.

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

• 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

• Nurse Practitioner:
  
  Master's 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 Physician's 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

As the region's 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. (https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).)