Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Neurological Surgery Clinic
About The Position
UW Medical Center-Montlake - Neurological Surgery Clinic has an outstanding opportunity for an 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. 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
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)
Benefits
- For information about benefits for this position, visit 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
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
