App (Nurse Practitioner Or Physician Assistant), Inpatient Acute Care Float, Harborview Medical Center
About The Position
Harborview Medical Center is seeking a full-time (100% FTE) Inpatient Acute Care Float APP (ARNP, Nurse Practitioner, or PA-C, Physician Assistant) for its Days shift, with weekend and holiday coverage, and potential for some night shifts. This role involves working across multiple services including General Surgery, Medicine Polytrauma Service, Neurosurgery, Orthopedic Surgery, & Burns. The Float APP team consists of licensed physician assistants and nurse practitioners skilled in adapting to various clinical environments and providing comprehensive care. They are crucial for filling staffing gaps due to shortages, leaves, and fluctuating demands. Work is performed 7 days a week with general independence and decision-making responsibility under the guidance of attending physicians, fellows, lead APP, and APP assistant director, adhering to established policies, procedures, and practice guidelines.
Requirements
- Nurse Practitioner: Masters or Doctorate Degree in nursing from an accredited school of nursing
- Washington State Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner License with prescriptive privileges
- National certification as an ACNP (Acute Care Nurse Practitioner); (FNPs/Family Nurse Practitioners with at least 3 years of APP/provider level experience in acute care will also be considered)
- Physician Assistant: Licensure as a Physician’s Assistant in the State of Washington
- 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.
Responsibilities
- Practice high quality evidence-based medicine within the scope of a licensed APP in the inpatient acute care setting
- Rotating among inpatient services including but not limited to General Surgery, Medicine Polytrauma Service, Neurosurgery, Orthopedic Surgery, & Burns
- Conduct comprehensive 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
- 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
Benefits
- Benefits information available at https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
