Job Description

Harborview Medical Center’s (HMC) Otolaryngology Clinic has an outstanding opportunity for a per-diem, temporary ARNP, Nurse Practitioner or PA-C, Physician Assistant Certified.

WORK SCHEDULE:

• 80% FTE, 32 hours per week
• Day shift

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION
Harborview's Otolaryngology clinic assesses and treats patients with routine and complex disorders, conditions and cancers of the ear, nose, throat and related structures of the head and neck. Our highly-trained surgeons, speech pathologists, nurses and support staff work hard to provide each patient with individualized treatment and information to support the healthiest outcome possible. We also provide diagnosis and treatment for voice and swallowing conditions, and complete audiology services, including diagnostic hearing evaluations and advanced hearing aid technology.

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Conveniently located near public transportation
• Make a difference for the patients and teams we serve
• Opportunity to provide career growth

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Records medical histories, perform physical examinations, order and/or perform diagnostic tests, evaluate test results, establish diagnoses and prescribe medication and/or treatments
• Performs postoperative wound care, scoping, incising and draining abscesses, including administration of local anesthesia
• Provides health education; assist with proper utilization of community social and health care resources. Assists in clinical training of various levels of health care professionals, participates in continuing education
• Supports and assists Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery, Neurotology and Oral Maxillofacial Surgery Faculty in the provision of services during physician visits and assumes responsibility for care under guidelines set forth by team
• Perform perioperative care to include postoperative care, consult service and other follow up care
• Coordination of care for Oral Maxillofacial and Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery patients throughout treatment

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 BLS 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 BLS certification

• Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration

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.

Compensation, Benefits and Position Details

Pay Range Minimum:

$133,944.00 annual

Pay Range Maximum:

$209,664.00 annual

Other Compensation:

Relocation assistance available

Benefits:

For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/

Shift:

First Shift (United States of America)

Temporary or Regular?

This is a regular position

FTE (Full-Time Equivalent):

80.00%

Union/Bargaining Unit:

SEIU 1199NW HMC PA-ARNP

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, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest. 

Our Commitment 

The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81.

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.