Req #: 241323

Department: The Department of Surgery, Division of Cardiothora

Posting Date: 11/22/2024

Closing Info: Open Until Filled

Salary: $10,326 - $15,391 per month

Shift: Alternate Work Shift

The Department of Surgery, Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery at the University of Washington is seeking a full-time Cardiothoracic Surgery Inpatient Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide patient care at the University of Washington Medical Center-Montlake.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS Applicants should submit a letter of interest, diversity statement, and a current CV electronically through Interfolio at http://https://apply.interfolio.com/144869 .

DEPARTMENT HIGHLIGHTS

• Teaching Associate

• Full-time, 12-month service period (July 1-June 30)academic position on a yearly appointment and may be reappointed to subsequent annual terms PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work on a dedicated cardiothoracic inter-professional team with other established APPs, Cardiothoracic surgeons, and Mechanical Circulatory support providers.

• Perform minor bedside procedures and wound management as needed

• Provide a full spectrum of care for cardiac acute care surgical patients

• Participate in the education of nursing staff and surgical residents

• Participate in quality improvement projects and process improvement activities for the Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery

• Performs other related duties as required REQUIREMENTS

• Current and valid state Registered Nurse Licensure for ARNP or Physician Assistant licensure for PA-C

• Graduate Degree from and accredited Nurse Practitioner Program or accredited Physician Assistant Program

• Nationally certified ARNP/PA with DEA

• Proven excellence working in an interdisciplinary collaborative team environment

• Effective interpersonal skills, leadership skills, and clinical expertise in the care of patients undergoing Cardiothoracic Surgical procedures.

• ACLS Certification

• Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing

• Basic computer knowledge and command of basic personal computer skillsFor practitioners holding an appointment in one of the physicians practice plans, see the link for additional benefits that may be available at: https://faculty.uwmedicine.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/UWP-Benefits-Summary-for-recruitingef-edits-v3.pdf ( https://faculty.uwmedicine.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/UWP-Benefits-Summary-for-recruitingef-edits-v3.pdf)

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.