Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Neurological Surgery Clinic

University of Washington Medical Center•Seattle, WA

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. Provide neurosurgical services in outpatient and inpatient settings Work alongside attending physicians, fellows, and residents across the Neurological Surgery continuum of care 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 is Washington’s only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. 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. Nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes: Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest. Become part of our team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.

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)