Nurse Practitioner Or Physician Assistant, Wolpas

Company: University of Washington
Location: Seattle
Posted on: January 25, 2023

Job Description:

Advanced Practice Provide (APP - Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant)

Harborview Medical Center seeks talented professional in the position of ARNP, Nurse Practitioner; or PA-C, Physician Assistant ("APP") for Wound/Ostomy/Limb Preservation/Amputee (WOLPAS) Services.

Under supervision of the program manager for Wound, Ostomy, Limb Preservation & Amputee (WOLPAS) Services and general administrative supervision of the Director of APPs, the WOLPAS ARNP or PA-C (APP) provides clinical expertise to patients and their families, is a resource person for health care providers, and participates in research and teaching programs. Work is performed with general independence and decision-making responsibility under the general guidance of the attending physicians, chief resident and department Nurse/Program Manager. Guidelines include general policy procedures and practice guidelines established by the department and Harborview Medical Center, as well as appropriate professional and technical manuals.

Harborview Medical Center serves a complex and diverse patient population and provides care for all ages. The WOLPAS Service cares for patients with acute and chronic wounds, those who are considering or currently have ostomies, and those who are considering or are currently have amputations.

As the region's only Level I Trauma center, Harborview Medical Center (HMC) 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. In addition to the centers of emphasis, HMC serves a mission population for King County. Harborview employees are committed to the vital role the institution plays in the immediate community, as well as the entire Northwest region. HMC is owned by King County and managed by the University of Washington (UW) and serves as a training site for UW's School of Medicine. The UW is proud to be one of the nation's premier educational and research institutions. Our people are the most important asset in our pursuit of achieving excellence in education, research, and community service. Our staff not only enjoys outstanding benefits and professional growth opportunities, but also an environment noted for diversity, community involvement, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits, and natural beauty.

Requirements:

Licensure as either an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner in the State of Washington or a Physician's Assistant (PA) in the State of Washington, or equivalent legal license/certification; must be eligible to receive hospital staff appointments for adjunct staff membership by the organized medical staff of the hospital under Medical Staff By-Laws for Hospital-based positions.

Wound Care Certification desirable.

FNP certification desirable.

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.

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