Advanced Practice Provider (ARNP / Nurse Practitioner or PA-C / Physician Assistant) - Harborview's Hand Clinic
About The Position
Harborview Medical Center's Orthopedic Hand Clinic has an outstanding opportunity for a ARNP, Nurse Practitioner; or PA-C, Physician Assistant. This position is conveniently located near public transportation and offers the chance to make a difference for the patients and employees we serve, with opportunities for career growth. The Hand, Elbow & Shoulder Center treats complex injuries and musculoskeletal, peripheral nerve and skin conditions. Our board-certified, experienced orthopedic and plastic surgeons, rehabilitation medicine physicians and physical and occupational therapists work hard to return patients to full function.
Requirements
- Master’s Degree in nursing from an accredited school of nursing
- Washington State Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner License with prescriptive privileges
- License to practice as an RN in Washington State
- National certification as a Nurse Practitioner
- BLS certification
- Licensure as a Physician’s Assistant in the State of Washington
- National certification from a national certifying body (NCCPA)
- Applicant must be eligible to receive hospital staff appointments for adjunct staff membership by the Organized Medial Staff of the hospital under Medical Staff By-Laws for hospital-based positions
- BLS certification
Responsibilities
- Function as a member of the Hand Clinic team that incorporates Orthopedic and Plastic surgery attending, managing patients in a high volume out-patient clinic, performing pre-operative and postoperative evaluation
- Support the patient’s needs after major hand and upper extremity trauma as well as reconstructive surgery
- Triage of upper extremity injuries to determine the need for surgical or non-operative management
- Determine physical and occupational therapy needs, pain evaluation and treatment, readiness for surgery and early detection of complications such DVT, infection and surgical/implant issues
- Function independently in a staff position to implement the role of expert practitioner, consultant, educator, and researcher within the specialized area of upper extremity trauma, arthritis, and plastics reconstruction
- Collaborate with infectious disease, plastics, and pain services
Benefits
- Relocation assistance available
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
