Nurse Practitioner
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Harborview Medical Centers (HMC) Pioneer Square Downtown Prgograms has an outstanding opportunity for an ARNP, Nurse Practitioner or PA-C, Physician Assistant Certified. WORK SCHEDULE: Per-diem, 0% FTE Days DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION: Pioneer Square Downtown Programs are focused on serving Harborview Medical Centers mission populations. Our clinics sites are designated to serve adults who are homeless, vulnerably housed and low income, providing primary medical care by appointment or walk-in. All of our programs are located within the community to reduce barriers to care and help to establish a medical home that is easily accessible to our most vulnerable neighbors. POSITION HIGHLIGHTS: Conveniently located near public transportation Opportunity to provide the world-class care for patients from every walk of life, especially our most vulnerable and underserved neighbors Make a difference for the patients and employees we serve PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Bring your compassionate experience in taking care of people with comorbid conditions including people with substance use disorders, mental illnesses, and complex physical health conditions Assume the accountability for a defined patient panel as well as providing urgent and walk in care to patients presenting at the clinic(s) Function independently in a staff position to implement the role of expert practitioner, consultant, and educator in the specialized area of caring for unhoused and vulnerably housed patients Possess and exhibit a high degree of knowledge, skill and competence in the provision of health care to the patient, family or community Perform within the scope of licensure and in accordance with clinic, hospital and university policies/standards REQUIREMENTS: Nurse Practitioner: Masters 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 ACLS certification OR Physician Assistant: Licensure as a Physicians 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 ACLS certification 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. Become part of our team and join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community. ABOUT UW MEDICINE WHERE YOUR IMPACT GOES FURTHER UW Medicine is Washingtons only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicines 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 tomorrows 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. Find your place at Washingtons only integrated health system devoted to improving the health of all people. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.