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University of Washington NURSE PRACTITIONER LEAD OR PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT LEAD - SPINE CENTER in Seattle, Washington
Req #: 240886
Department: UW MEDICAL CENTER-NORTHWEST - SPINE CENTER
Job Location Detail: Meridian Pavilion, 11011 Meridian Ave N., Seattle, WA 98133
Posting Date: 11/15/2024
Closing Info: Open Until Filled
Salary: $12,153 - $18,460 per month
Shift: First Shift
Notes: As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, click here. (https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2018/02/benefits-summary-classified-staff-greater-than-half-time-20230701_a11y.pdf)
$10,000 Sign-On Bonus to eligible new employees joining UW Medicine UW Medical Center-Northwest - Spine Center has an outstanding opportunity for a Lead Advanced Practice Provider (Lead Nurse Practitioner or Lead Physician Assistant) . The position will report directly to the Chief of Neurosurgery and will indirectly report to the Chief ARNP and PA.
WORK SCHEDULE
100% FTE
Day shift, 4x10s each week
Monday – Friday, with potential for occasional weekend coverage DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION The Spine Center , which is part of our Department of Neurological Surgery, uses the latest technology and a multidisciplinary approach to treat simple and complex surgical spine conditions. Our surgeons provide care for common issues, including sciatica, slipped discs, scoliosis, and lower back pain. We also provide diagnostic intervention and minimally invasive surgery for tumors and blood clots. POSITION HIGHLIGHTS
Serve in a key clinical leadership role
Recruit, grow, and develop the Neurosurgery Advanced Practice Provider Team at UW Medical Center-Northwest
Play an active role promoting long-rate strategic objectives at UW Medicine PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Creates a culture of excellence for professional practice
Serves as a resource, liaison, advocate, and mentor to develop Neurosurgery APPs
Develops standardized APP onboarding procedures
Provides informal and formal performance feedback, participates in annual evaluations, and develops performance improvement plans when needed
Collaborates with the Chief of Neurosurgery to create a work environment that is conducive to professional growth
Coordinates the recruitment and hiring of APP and Teaching Associate positions, in collaboration with the Chief of Neurosurgery and Department administrative partners
Oversees Advanced Practice Provider schedules across the division
Performs the duties of an Advanced Practice Provider, which includes inpatient and outpatient care REQUIREMENTS
At least 3 years of experience as an Advanced Practice Provider
Current and valid Washington State ARNP licensure or Physician Assistant licensure
Graduation from an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program or an accredited Physician Assistant Program
DEA prescriptive authority
BLS
ACLS
Experience implementing comprehensive evidence-based practice guidelines
Experience supervising APPs, including initial and ongoing competency assessments, orientation, professional development, and annual evaluations ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT OF NEUROLOGICAL SURGERY The Department of Neurological Surgery at the UW Montlake and Northwest campuses provides patient care services for a broad range of neurological diseases and disorders. The Department is also the primary referral center for patients with complex neurological conditions in the five state WWAMI region, as well as the tertiary referral center for national and international patients. In addition, the Department has one of the premier academic training programs in the world and maintains an active, cutting-edge research program ranging from basic science and translational research to a broad array of clinical trials. 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.
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.
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