Job Description
$10,000 Sign-on Bonus for eligible new employees joining UW Medicine
Harborview Medical Center - Heart Institute has an outstanding opportunity for and Advanced Practice Provider (AR NP, Nurse Practitioner; or PA-C, Physician Assistant ).
WORK SCHEDULES
100% FTE (40 hours per week)
Day Shift Monday - Friday
This is a Fixed Duration appointment anticipated to last 1 year
DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION
Located adjacent to the main medical center, the Heart Institute at Harborview Medical Center provides consultation and follow-up care for patients referred to the clinic for cardiac-related issues.
Services include the evaluation and management of cardiac-related health problems, patient education, cardiac imaging; including heart catheterization and electrophysiology, stress testing and cardiac CT. Other services include anticoagulation monitoring, ECGs and echocardiography.
This interdisciplinary clinic team supports a patient population with a wide range of cardiac diagnoses, with a focus in heart failure patients.
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS
Conveniently located near public transportation
Make a difference for the patients and employees we serve
Opportunity to provide career growth
There may be opportunities to develop an inpatient or consult component of the role and the ideal candidate would be interested in furthering this vision for the role
PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Manage patients in a fast paced outpatient clinic
Assessment and treatment of various acute concerns, hospital discharge follow-up, medication management, and coordination with other members of the cardiology team, as well as the patient's larger care team, as well as the patient's larger care team
Implement the role of expert practitioner, consultant, educator and researcher within the specialized area of Cardiology
Collaborate with care team members from primary care, nephrology, the diagnostic lab and case managers in the community setting
Independently manage a cohort of heart failure patients in the outpatient cardiology clinic
Work collaboratively with another Health Care Specialist, Cardiology staff nurses, pharmacists, nutritionists, social workers, faculty Cardiologists and other cardiology specialists to enhance the quality of care provided to a high-risk population
Serve as a heart failure expert within the institution, bridging clinical responsibilities between Hospital and Clinic
Play a key role in reducing heart failure admissions/re-admissions, LOS, and in improving the overall health of the heart failure patient population at this very busy level-one cardiac, stroke, vascular and trauma center
REQUIREMENTS
Master's Degree in nursing from an accredited school of nursing
Washington State Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner License with prescriptive privileges
License to practice as an RN in Washington State
National certification as a Nurse Practitioner
BLS certification
OR
Licensure as a Physician's Assistant in the State of Washington
National certification from a national certifying body (NCCPA)
Applicant must be eligible to receive hospital staff appointments for adjunct staff membership by the Organized Medial Staff of the hospital under Medical Staff By-Laws for hospital-based positions
BLS certification
ABOUT HARBORVIEW MEDICAL CENTER
As the region's only Level I Trauma and verified burn center, Harborview Medical Center is a comprehensive healthcare facility owned by King County and operated by UW Medicine. It is dedicated to providing specialized care for a broad spectrum of patients from throughout the Pacific Northwest, including the most vulnerable residents of King County. It provides exemplary patient care in leading-edge centers of emphasis, including emergency medicine, trauma and burn care, neurosciences, ophthalmology, vascular surgery, HIV/AIDS, rehabilitation, mental health and substance abuse care.
Harborview employees are committed to the vital role the institution plays in the immediate community, as well as the entire Northwest region.
Challenge. Collaboration. Compassion. (https://www.uwmedicine.org/about/career-opportunities/harborview-medical-center)
ABOUT UW MEDICINE - WHERE YOUR IMPACT GOES FURTHER
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 (https://www.uwmedicine.org/jobs) . Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.
Compensation, Benefits and Position Details
Pay Range Minimum:
$121,392.00 annual
Pay Range Maximum:
$189,876.00 annual
Other Compensation:
Sign On Bonus: $10,000
Relocation Assistance Available
Benefits:
For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-temporary-per-diem-and-less-than-half-time/
Shift:
First Shift (United States of America)
Temporary or Regular?
This is a temporary position
FTE (Full-Time Equivalent):
100.00%
About the UW
Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives - on our campuses, in our state and around the world.
UW employees bring their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier world. In return, they enjoy outstanding benefits, opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.
Our Commitment
The University of Washington is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer (https://hr.uw.edu/eoaa/) . All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu .
Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law (https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=28B.112.080) .
University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
