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Job Description
Harborview Medical Center
APP, Inpatient Neurology (ARNP; Nurse Practitioner; or PA-C, Physician Assistant)
This opening is for a 100% FTE, day shift position with weekend and holiday coverage, no calls, and potential for night coverage in the future.
Join Harborview Medical Center's neurology inpatient service as Advanced Practice Provider (ARNP, Nurse Practitioner; or PA-C, Physician Assistant). Under general administrative supervision of the Assistant Director for APPs, the 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 in the inpatient units 7 days a week with decision-making responsibility under the guidance of the attending physicians and/or the Associate Medical Director. Independence in practice and decision-making will be granted depending on training and experience. Guidelines include general policy procedures and practice guidelines established by the service and Harborview Medical Center, as well as appropriate professional and technical manuals.
Practice high quality evidence-based medicine within the scope of a licensed APP in the inpatient acute care setting including:
- Collaborate with the neurology attending, resident and APPs
- Conduct 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 (ie lumbar puncture)
- 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 students
- Promote a healthy and safe workplace environment
- Maintain appropriate licensure/certification requirements to practice within HMC and the state of Washington
Requirements:
• Nurse Practitioner:
- Masters or Doctorate Degree in nursing from an accredited school of nursing
- AND Washington State Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner License with prescriptive privileges

• AND National certification as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP-BC or AGACNP-BC preferred)
• (FNPs with at least 3 years of acute care APP experience will also be considered).

• Physician Assistant:
- Licensure as a Physician's Assistant in the State of Washington
- AND national certification from a national certifying body (NCCPA)
• BLS/ACLS certification required
• Applicant 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.
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.
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.
Become part of our team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.
Compensation, Benefits and Position Details
Pay Range Minimum:
$133,944.00 annual
Pay Range Maximum:
$209,664.00 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:
SEIU 1199NW HMC PA-ARNP
About the UW
Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives - on our campuses, in our state and around the world.
UW employees bring their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier world. In return, they enjoy outstanding benefits, opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.
Our Commitment
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.
To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu.
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.