NURSE PRACTITIONER or PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT -FAMILY MEDICINE CLINIC & HMHAS PROGRAM
Req #: | 170091 |
Department: | HARBORVIEW- FAMILY MEDICINE CLINIC & HMHAS PROGRAM |
Posting Date: | 07/26/2019 |
Closing Info: | Open Until Filled |
Salary: | $7984/mo - $12,494/per month DOE |
Union Position: | Yes |
Shift: | First Shift |
This opening is for part time, 60% FTE (24 hours per week), Day shift.
As the region's only Level I Trauma center, Harborview Medical Center (HMC)is well known for innovations and excellence in trauma care and its centers of emphasis: Trauma, Burn, Neurosciences, AIDS/STD, Center for Advanced Reconstruction and Rehabilitation (CARER), and mentally-and medically- vulnerable populations. In addition to the centers of emphasis, HMC serves a mission population for King County. Harborview employees are committed to the vital role the institution plays in the immediate community, as well as the entire Northwest region. HMC is owned by King County and managed by the University of Washington (UW) and serves as a training site for UW’s School of Medicine. The UW is proud to be one of the nation’s premier educational and research institutions. Our people are the most important asset in our pursuit of achieving excellence in education, research, and community service. Our staff not only enjoys outstanding benefits and professional growth opportunities, but also an environment noted for diversity, community involvement, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits, and natural beauty.
RESPONSIBLE TO: Administratively to the clinic practice manager or health care specialist lead; Medically to the clinic medical director
The ARNP or PA-C ("Healthcare Specialist", "HCS") in the Ambulatory Care setting works under the supervision administratively of the clinic practice manager or clinic health specialist lead and professionally under the supervision of the clinic medical director or other designated physician. The HCS is a licensed professional who assumes the accountability for a “defined” patient population. The HCS functions independently in a staff position to implement the role of expert practitioner, consultant, educator and researcher within the specialized area of patient care. The HCS possesses and exhibits a high degree of knowledge, skill and competence in the provision of health care directly to the patient, family or community, or indirectly through guidance of care by other professional personnel. The HCS performs within the scope of licensure and in accordance with clinic, hospital and university policies/standards.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Maintains customer service competencies.
• Treat a broad range of patients including individuals with behavioral health disorders including opioid use disorder. “
• Provides comprehensive assessments of complex/specialized patients, and when appropriate, their families.
• Maintains the care of a “panel” of patients in the assigned clinical area.
• Obtains and records medical histories, performs physical examinations, orders and interprets diagnostic tests, establishes diagnosis and follows current standards of practice for prescribing medications and/or establishing treatment protocols. Recognizes own limitations and consults when appropriate.
• Recognizes deviations from normal in the physical assessment and works in collaboration with the physician to develop management and treatment plans.
• Documents findings, reports and plans of care including needed patient education and appropriate follow up of care in the medical record.
• Performs efficiently during emergency situations, using sound judgment and following established protocol.
• May perform minor surgical procedures, such as suturing lacerations and incision and drainage of abscesses, including administration of local anesthesia.
• Participates in the QA and process improvement activities of the clinic. Shares in the improvement in quality of patient care through participation in committees, implementation of new trends in nursing or medical care, and by contributing suggestions for improvement in organized delivery of care.
• Participates in an interdepartmental effort to facilitate a safe environment for staff and patient care.
• Follows clinic standards on the use of safety equipment and regulations for personnel (i.e., blood borne pathogens, TB, etc.).
• Assists in the training of various levels of health care professionals.
• Delegates tasks and duties for the purpose of coordinating effective and efficient health care.
• Develops and maintains relationships with clinic staff, clinic manager, clinic medical director, interdisciplinary patient care teams and other hospital staff to ensure maximizing positive department and employee relationships.
• Utilizes appropriate lines of authority to maintain effective communication.
• Supports and advocates the mission and objectives of the medical center and division and assists in interpreting these to patients, visitors and the community.
• Demonstrates professional responsibility and leadership through participation in hospital, University and professional opportunities.
• Demonstrates responsibility for own professional growth through pursuit of work related experiences and educational opportunities.
• Demonstrates understanding of laws applicable to clinical practice.
CORE VALUE COMPETENCIES:
• Quality of work
• Mission centered professional practice
• Interpersonal and customer service skills
• Integrity and compassion
• Patient care advocacy
• Team work/collaborative practice
• Patient/family satisfaction/customer service
• Respect for patient confidentiality
• Quality of customer service
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Licensure as either an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) 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.
Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.
The University of Washington is a leader in environmental stewardship & sustainability, and committed to becoming climate neutral.
The University of Washington is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 / 206-543-6452 (tty) or dso@uw.edu.