App (Nurse Practitioner Or Physician Assistant), ICU Hospitalist Float

University of Washington•Seattle, WA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

This opening is for a 90% FTE, Days position with weekend and holiday coverage, and the potential for some night shifts. The ICU Hospitalist Float APP team is composed of licensed physician assistants and nurse practitioners who are skilled and trained to work across multiple services at Harborview (currently including General Surgery, Medicine Polytrauma Service, Neurosurgery, Orthopedic Surgery, & Burns). Float APPs possess the ability to adapt quickly to different clinical environments and provide comprehensive care. They play a critical role, filling in when there are staffing shortages, leaves and fluctuating demands. Work is performed 7 days a week with general independence and decision-making responsibility under the general guidance of the attending physicians or fellows, lead APP and APP assistant director. Guidelines include general policy procedures and practice guidelines established by the department and Harborview Medical Center, as well as appropriate professional and technical manuals.

Requirements

Nurse Practitioner: Masters or Doctorate Degree in nursing from an accredited school of nursing
Nurse Practitioner: Washington State Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner License with prescriptive privileges
Nurse Practitioner: National certification as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner; (FNPs with at least 5 years Critical Care APP experience will also be considered)
Physician Assistant: Licensure as a Physician’s Assistant in the State of Washington
Physician Assistant: 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