Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Inpatient Neurological Surgery

University of Washington Medical Center • Seattle, WA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

UW Medical Center-Montlake - Neurological Surgery Clinic has an outstanding opportunity for an Inpatient Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant). The Neurological Surgery Clinic at UW Medical Center-Montlake is an international leader and pioneer in the care and treatment of patients with diseases and disorders of the brain, spine and peripheral nerves. We take a comprehensive and multidisciplinary approach to complex neurosurgical problems such as tumors, degenerative disease, vascular lesions, epilepsy, spinal anomalies, peripheral nerve disorders, chronic pain and spasticity, movement disorders and developmental defects. Our patients receive uncompromising care in one of the most advanced facilities in the world. The Department of Neurological Surgery at the UW Montlake and Northwest campuses provides patient care services for a broad range of neurological diseases and disorders. The Department is also the primary referral center for patients with complex neurological conditions in the five state WWAMI region, as well as the tertiary referral center for national and international patients. In addition, the Department has one of the premier academic training programs in the world and maintains an active, cutting-edge research program ranging from basic science and translational research to a broad array of clinical trials. 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.

Requirements

• Current and valid Washington State ARNP licensure or Physician Assistant licensure
• Graduation from an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program or an accredited Physician Assistant Program
• DEA prescriptive authority
• BLS
• ACLS

Nice To Haves

• Previous neurosurgery experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Participates in daily morning and afternoon rounds
• Provides daily care, which includes evaluating and managing patients, writing daily progress notes, and formulating/implementing plans
• Coordinates patient care with other services (endocrinology, internal medicine, neurology, ENT, ID)
• May perform the following procedures: lumbar punctures, drain removal (Subgaleal, JP, Hemovac), external ventricular drain placement and removal, lumbar drain placement and removal, shunt/Ommaya tapping, nasal endoscopy
• Attends monthly Quality Improvement (QI) meetings and participates in ongoing QI research and projects
• Partakes in monthly case presentations and journal clubs that are led by the APP with Physician support
• Provides clinical mentoring to APP students and interns
• Attends team educational conferences (M&M, surgical grand rounds, tumor boards)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees