University of Washington
APP (NURSE PRACTITIONER OR PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT) -ICU HOSPITALIST FLOAT
University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127
Req #: 241639
Department: HARBORVIEW - ICU
Posting Date: 06/02/2025
Closing Info:Open Until Filled
Salary: $10,116 - $15,823 per month
Shift: First Shift
Notes:As a UW Medicine employee you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For detailed information on the 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-20220908_a11y.pdf) .
Harborview Medical Center
Intensive Care Unit Hospitalist Float APP (ARNP; Nurse Practitioner; or PA-C, Physician Assistant) This opening is for 100% FTE, Days; (and with weekend and holiday coverage, and with the potential for some night shifts). $10,000 Recruitment Incentive/Sign-On Bonus for eligible new employees joining UW Medicine The ICU Hospitalist Float APP team is composed of licensed physician assistants and nurse practitioners who are skilled and trained to work across multiple services at Harborview (currently including General Surgery, Medicine Polytrauma Service, Neurosurgery, Orthopedic Surgery, & Burns). Float APPs possess the ability to adapt quickly to different clinical environments and provide comprehensive care. They play a critical role, filling in when there are staffing shortages, leaves and fluctuating demands. Work is performed 7 days a week with general independence and decision-making responsibility under the general guidance of the attending physicians or fellows, lead APP and APP assistant director. Guidelines include general policy procedures and practice guidelines established by the department and Harborview Medical Center, as well as appropriate professional and technical manuals. Roles & Responsibilities Practice high quality evidence-based medicine within the scope of a licensed APP in the inpatient acute care setting including: Rotating among inpatient services including but not limited to General Surgery, Medicine Polytrauma Service, Neurosurgery, Orthopedic Surgery, & Burns
Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and physical examinations
Diagnose and manage acute & chronic medical conditions
Develop and implement individualized treatment plans
Monitor and evaluate patient progress and adjust treatment plans as necessary
Perform procedures within one’s scope and training as appropriate
Order and interpret diagnostic tests
Prescribe and manage medications
Coordinate patient care with multidisciplinary teams, fostering a cooperative atmosphere that promotes effective communication and teamwork
Provide patient and family education
Engage in patient discharge planning and follow-up care coordination
Document patient care and maintain accurate medical records
Participate in quality improvement initiatives and safety protocols
Complete learning modules and participate in continuing education
Provide mentorship and guidance as appropriate to other staff and students A higher degree of healthcare.
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. As the region's only Level I Trauma center, Harborview Medical Center 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. 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.
Become part of our team, and join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community. Requirements: • Nurse Practitioner: Masters or Doctorate Degree in nursing from an accredited school of nursing
AND Washington State Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner License with prescriptive privileges
AND National certification as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
• Physician Assistant: Licensure as a Physician’s Assistant in the State of Washington
AND national certification from a national certifying body (NCCPA)
• BLS/ACLS certification required • Applicant 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. 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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Intensive Care Unit Hospitalist Float APP (ARNP; Nurse Practitioner; or PA-C, Physician Assistant) This opening is for 100% FTE, Days; (and with weekend and holiday coverage, and with the potential for some night shifts). $10,000 Recruitment Incentive/Sign-On Bonus for eligible new employees joining UW Medicine The ICU Hospitalist Float APP team is composed of licensed physician assistants and nurse practitioners who are skilled and trained to work across multiple services at Harborview (currently including General Surgery, Medicine Polytrauma Service, Neurosurgery, Orthopedic Surgery, & Burns). Float APPs possess the ability to adapt quickly to different clinical environments and provide comprehensive care. They play a critical role, filling in when there are staffing shortages, leaves and fluctuating demands. Work is performed 7 days a week with general independence and decision-making responsibility under the general guidance of the attending physicians or fellows, lead APP and APP assistant director. Guidelines include general policy procedures and practice guidelines established by the department and Harborview Medical Center, as well as appropriate professional and technical manuals. Roles & Responsibilities Practice high quality evidence-based medicine within the scope of a licensed APP in the inpatient acute care setting including: Rotating among inpatient services including but not limited to General Surgery, Medicine Polytrauma Service, Neurosurgery, Orthopedic Surgery, & Burns
Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and physical examinations
Diagnose and manage acute & chronic medical conditions
Develop and implement individualized treatment plans
Monitor and evaluate patient progress and adjust treatment plans as necessary
Perform procedures within one’s scope and training as appropriate
Order and interpret diagnostic tests
Prescribe and manage medications
Coordinate patient care with multidisciplinary teams, fostering a cooperative atmosphere that promotes effective communication and teamwork
Provide patient and family education
Engage in patient discharge planning and follow-up care coordination
Document patient care and maintain accurate medical records
Participate in quality improvement initiatives and safety protocols
Complete learning modules and participate in continuing education
Provide mentorship and guidance as appropriate to other staff and students A higher degree of healthcare.
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. As the region's only Level I Trauma center, Harborview Medical Center 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. 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.
Become part of our team, and join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community. Requirements: • Nurse Practitioner: Masters or Doctorate Degree in nursing from an accredited school of nursing
AND Washington State Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner License with prescriptive privileges
AND National certification as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
• Physician Assistant: Licensure as a Physician’s Assistant in the State of Washington
AND national certification from a national certifying body (NCCPA)
• BLS/ACLS certification required • Applicant 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. 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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