Teaching Associate/Advanced Practice Provider (ARNP or PA-C), Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Position Overview
Organization: Obstetrics and Gynecology
Title: Teaching Associate/Advanced Practice Provider (ARNP or PA-C), Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Position Details
Position Description
The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Gynecologic Oncology is looking for a full-time Advanced Practice Provider (ARNP or PA-C) to provide inpatient care on the Gynecologic Oncology Service at University of Washington Medical Cancer. The Inpatient Gynecologic Oncology Service Advanced Practice Provider (APP) will be a member of the Gynecologic Oncology Service which includes physicians, fellows, residents, RNs, and APPs who provide inpatient and outpatient services to patients. The inpatient service includes postoperative patients and patients with gynecologic cancers admitted with medical diagnoses. This is a full-time, 12 month (July 1 - June 30) academic position with faculty rank as Teaching Associate in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology on a yearly appointment with an anticipated start date of March 1, 2025.
The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Washington is committed to an inclusive environment and to reducing inequities in patient care through education, research, leadership and excellence in clinical care. We strongly believe that diversity enriches training, scientific discovery and promotes the best healthcare. We encourage applications from individuals whose backgrounds or interests align with this commitment. Women, transgender and non-binary individuals, and individuals from under-represented backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. For more information regarding our commitment and to see our values in action, please visit: https://obgyn.uw.edu/diversity/diversity.
The base salary range for this position will be: $10,417 - $13,750 per month ($125,004 - $165,000 annually) commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Scope of Work:
- Works under the general direction of a collaborating MD.
- Communicates changes in patient’s health status to the patient’s primary oncologist or on-call attending
- Provides timely post-operative and medical assessment, diagnostic evaluation, and management of gynecologic oncology inpatients using appropriate clinical guidelines.
- Uses case management skills to collaborate with the Surgical Team, PCP, and other providers to insure coordination and continuity of care, and timely discharges, for gynecologic oncology patients across setting and over time.
- Documents patient care data in accordance with the UWP policies
- Participates in the appropriate interdisciplinary team meetings and serves as a resource for attending MDs, residents, staff, and patients.
- Provides patient and/or family with health education, counseling and referrals to other health professionals and community resources as appropriate.
- Participates as a key member of the interdisciplinary team through the development of collaborative and innovative practices.
- Evaluates patient care and quality outcomes for the gynecologic oncology team through participation in the development of quality indicators.
- Performs procedures according to licensure, credentialing, and scope of practice
- Evaluates the physical and psychological state of the cancer patient. Provides support to patients by participating in patient and/or family teaching, counseling and advance care planning and discussion
- Teach and mentor new ARNP or PAC-C staff and PA and/or NP students
- Participates in patient rounds, divisional and departmental meetings, educational conferences and committees
Qualifications
- Current and valid state Registered Nurse Licensure for ARNP or Physician Assistant Licensure.
- Graduate Degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program or accredited PA program and licensure as an ARNP or PA-C.
- Nationally certified ARNP/PA-C with active DEA.
- Experience working with high risk patients and clinical teaching experience.
- Proven excellence working in an interdisciplinary collaborative team environment.
- Effective interpersonal skills, leadership skills, and clinical expertise in patient care.
All candidates must be eligible for and able to maintain a Washington State medical license. The University of Washington faculty engage in teaching, research, and service. Candidates will be expected to provide medical services at the University of Washington affiliated hospitals, train residents and medical students, and make academic contributions to the field.
Positive factors for consideration include, but are not limited to:
- Training and experience in the provision of care for surgical patients, preferably in gynecology or oncology, including management of pre and post-surgical patients
- Experience in palliative care and/or advance care planning
- Previous APP experience in inpatient setting
- Prior experience in Women’s Health and/or Oncology
Instructions
Applicants should send a letter of interest, diversity statement, and a current CV through Interfolio. For questions, please email Ms. Bowden at bowdec@uw.edu. Letters should be addressed to:
Heidi Gray, M.D.
Professor and Chief, Gynecologic Oncology
University of Washington School of Medicine
Box 356460
Seattle, WA 98195-6460
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status.
Benefits Information
A summary of benefits associated with this title/rank can be found at https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/benefits-orientation/benefit-summary-pdfs/. Appointees solely employed and paid directly by a non-UW entity are not UW employees and are not eligible for UW or Washington State employee benefits.
Commitment to Diversity
The University of Washington is committed to building diversity among its faculty, librarian, staff, and student communities, and articulates that commitment in the UW Diversity Blueprint (http://www.washington.edu/diversity/diversity-blueprint/). Additionally, the University’s Faculty Code recognizes faculty efforts in research, teaching and/or service that address diversity and equal opportunity as important contributions to a faculty member’s academic profile and responsibilities (https://www.washington.edu/admin/rules/policies/FCG/FCCH24.html#2432).
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