Job Description
UW Medical Center-Northwest - Spine Center has an outstanding opportunity for an Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant).
WORK SCHEDULE
- Full time / 40 hours per week
- 4x10 shift schedule, 7:00am-5:30pm
- Shifts will be scheduled Monday-Friday - the exact days worked may vary by week
DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION
The Spine Center, which is part of our Department of Neurological Surgery, uses the latest technology and a multidisciplinary approach to treat simple and complex surgical spine conditions. Our surgeons provide care for common issues, including sciatica, slipped discs, scoliosis, and lower back pain. We also provide diagnostic intervention and minimally invasive surgery for tumors and blood clots.
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS
- Provide neurosurgical services in outpatient, inpatient, and Operating Room settings
- Work alongside attending physicians, fellows, and residents across the Neurological Surgery continuum of care
PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Outpatient Responsibilities
- Provides pre-surgical care, which includes surgical clearance, H&P, and coordination of care with anesthesia, medicine, and inpatient team for complex cases
- Provides post-operative care, which includes post-operative clinic visits, medication management, pathology follow-up, and coordination of care with consult services
- Triages patient messages and implements a plan of care
- Interprets lab and diagnostic tests results and consults with attending physician
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, ID)
- 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
- BLS
- ACLS
- Previous neurosurgery experience preferred
Equivalent education or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license or certification.
Compensation, Benefits and Position Details
Pay Range Minimum:
$138,720.00 annual
Pay Range Maximum:
$210,684.00 annual
Other Compensation:
-
Benefits:
For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/
Shift:
First Shift (United States of America)
Temporary or Regular?
This is a regular position
FTE (Full-Time Equivalent):
100.00%
Union/Bargaining Unit:
Not Applicable
