Electrophysiology Advanced Practice Provider (ARNP/PA-C), Division of Cardiology, UW Medical Center

University of Washington•Seattle, WA

15d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine at the University of Washington invites applications for a full-time Electrophysiology Advanced Practice Provider. This is a clinical faculty position at the rank of Teaching Associate. We seek applicants who demonstrate commitment to excellence in teaching and service in a diverse and inclusive academic community. Clinical faculty hold annual appointments that align with a 12-month service period (July 1-June 30) and may be reappointed to subsequent annual terms. The successful candidate will be expected to provide full spectrum independent as well as collaborative electrophysiology care in both outpatient and inpatient settings. This includes managing adult arrhythmia patients, device care, pre/post-op evaluation, urgent arrhythmia/device needs, peri-procedural care, and managing patients with devices undergoing MRI evaluation. The role also involves performing CEID interrogations, cardioversions, and loop recorder implantations as training and experience allows. Professional duties include participating in quality improvement projects, supporting education and research initiatives, and providing mentorship to team members and trainees. The position requires attendance at various conferences and meetings. The position reports to the Electrophysiology Service Director, Cardiology Senior Lead Advanced Practice Provider, and EP APP Lead. This position includes inpatient and outpatient duties and is a mix of 10 and 12 hour shifts, 4 days per week.

Requirements

Graduate Degree from and accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Program
Current and valid state Registered Nurse and Advanced Practice Nursing Licensure for ARNP or Physician Assistant licensure for PA-C
Nationally certified ARNP/PA with DEA
ACLS Certification
Well versed in EPIC

Responsibilities

Provide full spectrum independent as well as collaborative electrophysiology care in the outpatient setting for adult arrhythmia patients including antiarrhythmic medication management, device care, pre/post-op evaluation, and urgent arrhythmia/device needs.
Provide full spectrum independent as well as collaborative electrophysiology care in the inpatient setting, primarily managing peri-procedural electrophysiology patients as well as antiarrhythmic drug loads requiring hospitalization.
Inpatient patient load may include managing stable cardiology overflow patients and/or managing patients with devices undergoing MRI evaluation.
Perform CEID interrogations with reprogramming.
Perform cardioversion and loop recorder implantation as training and experience allows.
Perform other related duties as required.
Participate in quality improvement projects and process improvement activities.
Participate in and support the Division’s education, research and quality initiatives.
Provide education and mentorship to fellow team members, staff, residents, fellows, nurses and students.
Translate research and other forms of knowledge to improve practice processes and patient outcomes.
Attend twice weekly Electrophysiology Conferences, weekly Cardiology Grand Rounds, monthly electrophysiology faculty meetings and quarterly cardiology faculty meetings.
Follow UWMC Professional Behavior Policy and Procedures.