Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Neurological Surgery Clinic

University of Washington • Seattle, WA

3h

About The Position

$10,000 Sign-On Bonus to eligible new employees joining UW Medicine UW Medical Center-Montlake - Neurological Surgery Clinic has an outstanding opportunity for an Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) . WORK SCHEDULE 4x10 shift schedule Day shifts only Monday-Friday only DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION 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. POSITION HIGHLIGHTS Provide neurosurgical services in outpatient and inpatient settings Work alongside attending physicians, fellows, and residents across the Neurological Surgery continuum of care

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

Responsibilities

• Provides pre-surgical care, which includes surgical clearance, H&P, and coordination of care with anesthesia, medicine, and inpatient team for complex cases
• Provides post-operative care, which includes post-operative clinic visits, medication management, pathology follow-up, and coordination of care with consult services
• Triages patient messages and implements a plan of care
• Interprets lab and diagnostic tests results and consults with attending physician
• 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
• 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
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees