App (Nurse Practitioner Or Physician Assistant) - Inpatient Float - Harborview Medical Center

Job Description

Harborview Medical CenterInpatient Float APP (ARNP; Nurse Practitioner; or PA-C, Physician Assistant)This opening is for 100% FTE, Days; (and with weekend and holiday coverage, and with the potential for some night shifts).$10,000 Recruitment Incentive/Sign-On Bonus for eligible new employees joining UW MedicineA higher degree of healthcare.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.As the region's only Level I Trauma center, Harborview Medical Center is well known for innovations and excellence in trauma care and its centers of emphasis: Trauma, Burn, Neurosciences, AIDS/STD, Center for Advanced Reconstruction and Rehabilitation (CARER), and mentally-and medically- vulnerable populations. 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. Become part of our team, and join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.The Inpatient Float APP teamat Harborview is composed of licensed physician assistants and nurse practitioners who are skilled and trained to work across multiple services at Harborview (currently including General Surgery, Medicine Polytrauma Service, Neurosurgery, Orthopedic Surgery, & Burns). Float APPs possess the ability to adapt quickly to different clinical environments and provide comprehensive care. They play a critical role, filling in when there are staffing shortages, leaves and fluctuating demands. Work is performed 7 days a week with general independence and decision-making responsibility under the general guidance of the attending physicians or fellows, lead APP and APP assistant director. Guidelines include general policy procedures and practice guidelines established by the department and Harborview Medical Center, as well as appropriate professional and technical manuals.Roles & ResponsibilitiesPractice high quality evidence-based medicine within the scope of a licensed APP in the inpatient acute care setting including:- Rotating among inpatient services including but not limited to General Surgery, Medicine Polytrauma Service, Neurosurgery, Orthopedic Surgery, & Burns- Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and physical examinations- Diagnose and manage acute & chronic medical conditions- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans- Monitor and evaluate patient progress and adjust treatment plans as necessary- Perform procedures within one’s scope and training as appropriate- Order and interpret diagnostic tests- Prescribe and manage medications- Coordinate patient care with multidisciplinary teams, fostering a cooperative atmosphere that promotes effective communication and teamwork- Provide patient and family education- Engage in patient discharge planning and follow-up care coordination- Document patient care and maintain accurate medical records- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and safety protocols- Complete learning modules and participate in continuing education- Provide mentorship and guidance as appropriate to other staff and studentsRequirements:

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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.

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