Advanced Practice Provider (ARNP / Nurse Practitioner or PA-C / Physician Assistant) - Harborview's Hand Clinic

Job Description

Harborview Medical Center's Orthopedic Hand Clinic has an outstanding opportunity for a ARNP, Nurse Practitioner; or PA-C, Physician Assistant.

WORK SCHEDULE

• Full-time, 100% FTE (40 hours per week)

• Day shift, Monday – Friday

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Conveniently located near public transportation

• Make a difference for the patients and employees we serve

• Opportunity to provide career growth

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION
Located in the Ninth & Jefferson building across from Harborview Medical Center, the Hand, Elbow & Shoulder Center treats complex injuries and musculoskeletal, peripheral nerve and skin conditions.

Our board-certified, experienced orthopedic and plastic surgeons, rehabilitation medicine physicians and physical and occupational therapists work hard to return patients to full function and to get you back to enjoying the activities you love.

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Function as a member of the Hand Clinic team that incorporates Orthopedic and Plastic surgery attending, managing patients in a high volume out-patient clinic, performing pre-operative and postoperative evaluation

• Support the patient’s needs after major hand and upper extremity trauma as well as reconstructive surgery

• Triage of upper extremity injuries to determine the need for surgical or non-operative management

• Determine physical and occupational therapy needs, pain evaluation and treatment, readiness for surgery and early detection of complications such DVT, infection and surgical/implant issues

• Function independently in a staff position to implement the role of expert practitioner, consultant, educator, and researcher within the specialized area of upper extremity trauma, arthritis, and plastics reconstruction

• Collaborate with infectious disease, plastics, and pain services

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Master’s 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 Physician’s 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 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.

ABOUT UW MEDICINE – WHERE YOUR IMPACT GOES FURTHER

UW 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.

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