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NURSE PRACTITIONER (ARNP) OR PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT (PA-C) - NEUROLOGICAL SURGERY C

University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, us, 98113


$10,000 Sign-On Bonus to eligible new employees joining UW Medicine

Harborview Medical Center (HMC) has an outstanding opportunity for an ARNP, Nurse Practitioner or PA-C, Physician Assistant Certified to work at dual locations: The Regional Epilepsy Center and Neurological Surgery Clinic.

WORK SCHEDULE:

100% FTE

Days, M-F, 80 hrs every 2 weeks

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION:

The Neurological Surgery Clinic is located in the Ninth and Jefferson Building at Harborview Medical Center. It provides comprehensive assessment and management of neurological conditions, including acute vascular anomalies, brain tumors, aneurysms, movement disorders and diseases of the nervous system. The clinic is staffed by attending physicians who evaluate patients for advanced elective procedures and diagnostic studies.

The UW Medicine Regional Epilepsy Center, located at Harborview Medical Center, is a nationally recognized Level 4 epilepsy center accredited by the National Association of Epilepsy Centers. This designation confirms we provide the highest level of care available for seizure disorders.Our center is staffed by board-certified neurologists with advanced training in epilepsy care (epileptologists). The team includes specialists in neurosurgery, neuroradiology and neuropsychology, as well as nurses, social workers, vocational rehabilitation specialists, and electrodiagnostic technicians works with patients and referring physicians throughout the Northwest and across the country.

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:

Conveniently located near public transportation

Make a difference for the patients and employees we serve

Opportunity to provide career growth

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provide clinical expertise to patients and their families

Serves as a resource person for health care providers

Participate in research and teaching programs

Work independently under the general guidance of the attending physicians, chief resident, and department nurse manager

REQUIREMENTS:

Nurse Practitioner:

Master's Degree in nursing from an accredited school of nursing

AND Washington State Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner License with prescriptive privileges

AND National certification as a Nurse Practitioner

AND ACLS certification

OR

Physician Assistant:

Licensure as a Physician's Assistant in the State of Washington with 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

AND ACLS 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.

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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.

Find your place at Washington's only integrated health system devoted to improving the health of all people.Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.