Physician Assistant/Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner - Department of Medicine, Division of Metabolism, Endocrinology and Nutrition

University of Washington Medical Center•Seattle, WA

1d•$121,440 - $190,080•Hybrid

About The Position

The Department of Medicine, Division of Metabolism, Endocrinology and Nutrition, has an outstanding opportunity for a Physician Assistant/Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner to join their team. Reporting to the UWMDI Executive Director, and the Director of Clinical Trial Safety, the Physician Assistant/Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner is an integral part of our vibrant and growing clinical research team, working closely with principal investigators, research coordinators, and clinical research staff to conduct groundbreaking clinical and translational research studies. This position offers the unique opportunity to contribute to world-class research while developing expertise in advanced clinical and translational research methodologies. The University of Washington Medicine Diabetes Institute (UWMDI) is a world-renowned research institute dedicated to advancing our understanding and treatment of diabetes and its complications. Located in South Lake Union, Seattle, the UWMDI combines cutting-edge bench and clinical research with a mission to improve outcomes for patients with diabetes across the lifespan. Our clinical research program, led by the Bjornstad-Tommerdahl-Pyle Lab, focuses on diabetic kidney disease, obesity-related kidney disease, and cardiovascular and liver complications in both pediatric and adult populations.

Requirements

Licensure as an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner in the State of Washington or a Physician’s Assistant (PA) in the State of Washington, or equivalent legal license/certification.
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.
Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration.

Nice To Haves

Clinical experience in direct patient care
Strong attention to detail and ability to follow complex research protocols
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and electronic medical records systems
Ability to work with patients from diverse social, economic, and cultural backgrounds
Flexibility to work occasional weekends and early morning or late evening shifts, as required by study visit schedules
Previous clinical research experience, particularly in diabetes, endocrinology, or nephrology
Pediatric clinical experience (significant plus given work at Seattle Children’s Hospital)
Experience with clinical procedures including venipuncture, IV access, and comprehensive physical assessments
Familiarity with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines and IRB processes
Experience working in academic medical centers
Interest in diabetes complications research and translational medicine
Background in endocrinology, nephrology, or related specialties

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive history and physical examinations for research participants
Determine participant eligibility based on study inclusion and exclusion criteria
Assess participant safety throughout study procedures and follow-up visits
Provide detailed study information, clinical results, and education to research participants
Screen and consent research participants in accordance with IRB protocols
Serve as lead clinician for assigned research studies
Document social history, medical history, and physical assessment data
Make clinical assessments, order laboratory tests, and provide medical oversight
Review and interpret continuous glucose monitor and insulin pump downloads and provide insulin dosing recommendations
Perform blood glucose assessments and treatment of hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia
Monitor and document adverse events (AEs), serious adverse events (SAEs), and protocol deviations (PDs) in adherence with study requirements and regulatory standards
Supervise and perform hyperinsulinemic-euglycemic and hyperglycemic clamps
Supervise and perform titration of insulin infusions and other IV fluids
Oversee renal clearance studies using iohexol, para-aminohippurate, and dextran
Oversee intravenous glucose tolerance tests (IVGTT’s), oral glucose tolerance tests (OGTT’s), and mixed meal tolerance tests (MMTT’s)
Assist with, supervise, and perform j-wire endovascular biopsies in pediatric and adult participants
Support cardiovascular research assessments including pulse wave analysis, pulse wave velocity, flow-mediated dilation (FMD), echocardiograms, and ambulatory blood pressure monitoring
Participate in research kidney and liver biopsy procedures
Coordinate multiparametric MRI and PET imaging studies of kidney, liver, heart, and brain
Perform DXA scans and other body composition assessments
Conduct venipuncture and specialized specimen collection
Perform laboratory sample processing
Administer investigational medications and monitor for efficacy and adverse effects
Supervise and mentor research coordinators for both pediatric and adult studies
Provide clinical oversight and guidance to research supervisors and program managers
Collaborate closely with research nurses at the Clinical Research Unit (CRU) at UWMDI
Interface with Pediatric Clinical Research Center (PCRC) staff at Seattle Children’s Hospital
Participate in sponsor study initiation visits and regulatory monitoring visits
Support protocol development and implementation
Design and implement study recruitment strategies
Maintain accurate patient charts and study records for research protocols
Perform specimen preparation, collection, packaging, and shipping as required
Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and research planning sessions
Opportunities for scientific writing and conference presentations (encouraged but not required)
Develop and revise study materials including protocols, consent forms, case report forms, standard operating procedures, study operation manuals, and other study-related materials as needed
Collaborate with data science team members on clinical data integration
Contribute to grant applications and research proposals
Mentor junior research staff in clinical research best practices