Req #: 231409

Department: HARBORVIEW - CARDIAC CATH LAB

Posting Date: 03/05/2024

Closing Info: Open Until Filled

Salary: $9821 - $15,362 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

Cardiac Cath Lab Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner, ARNP or Physician Assistant, PA-C)

RESPONSIBLE TO: Administratively to the Department manager or Advanced Practice Provider lead; Medically to the clinic Medical Director

Job Summary Advance Practice Provider (ARNP or PA-C) in the Cath Lab and Interventional Radiology will function as a member of the Cardiac Cath Lab team, managing patients in the Cath Lab and Cardiology clinic. The APP functions independently in a staff position to implement the role of expert practitioner, consultant, educator, and researcher within the specialized area of Cardiology. The APP 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 APP performs within the scope of licensure and in accordance with department, hospital and university policies/standards. Position is Monday – Friday day shift. No holidays or call.

Job Duties Major Responsibilities • Involved in procedures (TVP, RHC, LHC, and PCIs). With focus on Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). • The APP needs to be willing to scrub in with us and assist us as a secondary operator during PCIs. • The APP will be trained for rotational atherectomy and other specialized procedures. • The APP will round with the inpatient cardiology team between 8-11, when there is no case in the lab, and identify cath cases with the team. • APP visit patients the emergency room. • Write consult note, place orders for any diagnostic imaging needed pre-procedure • Provides comprehensive assessments of patients • Implement therapeutic intervention for specific conditions when appropriate. • Exercise judgement on problems requiring consultation, referral, or evaluation by the supervising Cardiologist or other health care professionals. • APP to triage phone calls from RN/support staff regarding patients throughout the day • Place pre-procedure orders for the upcoming weeks cases for all interventional and structural cases being performed by our team’s MDs. • Ensure all referrals and APP inbox is completed timely • Ensure all patients have been discharged or transferred off the service appropriately. • 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. • Participates in an interdepartmental effort to facilitate a safe environment for staff and patient care. • Delegates tasks and duties for the purpose of coordinating effective and efficient health care. • Supports and advocates the mission and objectives of the medical center and division and assists in interpreting these to patients, visitors, and the community. • Performs Other Related Duties, working to the top of licensure. Team Member • Demonstrates professional responsibility and leadership through participation in hospital, University and professional opportunities. • Supports Clinic and Organizational goals as defined by leadership. • 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. • Attends monthly staff meetings • Assists in the training of various levels of health care professionals. • Works with Manager and other APP’s to schedule planned vacation time • Meets productivity goals • Checks and responds to email and voice mails daily. Professional Development • Demonstrates responsibility for own professional growth through pursuit of work related experiences and educational opportunities. • Demonstrates understanding of laws applicable to clinical practice. • Demonstrates the ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations. • Stays current with medical advancements, new technology, new drugs through continuing education classes, society meetings, professional journals etc. • Precepts practitioner students as needed • Performs other related duties as assigned Quality Improvement • Assists with development and implementation of specific policies and procedures. • Participates in the quality assurance and process improvement activities of the clinic and organization. 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. Core Value Competencies • Quality of work • Values Diversity, Equity and Inclusion • 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 Competency is measured by: • Pre-employment qualifications: education, licenses and experience. • Job preparation: orientation to job, organization, department, policies/procedures, education and training in principles of information management for decision makers who generate, collect and analyze data or information and training in methods and approaches of performance improvement. • Performance appraisal: evaluating job related knowledge and skills (utilizing skills checklists), equipment use, infection control and lifesaving techniques, obtaining and interpreting patient information, understanding human growth and development, and understanding treatment needs appropriate to the ages of patients served. • Response to appraisal: outcome of conclusions reached about an individual’s performance: knowledge, motivation, technical skill, judgment, and communication skills.

Job-Specific Requirements

Regulatory Requirements • 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. Language Skills • Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing. Other Skills • Basic computer knowledge including voice recognition, email, electronic medical record, and word processing skills.

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.