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.
Keywords: University of Washington, Seattle , Nurse Practitioner Or Physician Assistant, Wolpas , Healthcare , Seattle, Washington
Click
here to apply!
|