Teaching Associate, Interventional and Structural Cardiology Advanced Practice Provider
Position Overview
Organization: Medicine, Cardiology
Title: Teaching Associate, Interventional and Structural Cardiology Advanced Practice Provider
Position Details
Position Description
One Full-time (100% FTE) Position for Teaching Associate Advanced Practice Provider (APP-- ARNP or PA-C)
Position Overview: We are seeking a highly reliable and flexible Advanced Practice Provider (APP, Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) with proven excellence working in an interdisciplinary collaborative team environment for our Inpatient and Outpatient Montlake Campus Interventional and Structural Cardiology Team.
Position Details: Full-time (100% FTE), Interventional and Structural Cardiology, Inpatient and Outpatient responsibilities, variable 10-to-12-hour shifts, Mon-Fri with possible Sat. One-year, 12-month appointment, renewable annually. Faculty are paid for 11 months of service over a 12-month period (July-June), meaning the equivalent of one month is available for paid time off.
University of Washington faculty engage in teaching, research and service.
The base salary range for this position will be $10,833 - $15,175 per month ($130,000 - $182,095 per year), commensurate with years of experience, discipline, and qualifications, or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination. Other compensation associated with this position may or may not include Temporary Pay Supplements or Administrative Supplement.
Reporting Structure: Cardiology Senior Lead APP, Cardiology Lead Advanced Practice Provider, Card I Service Director
Position Description
The Structural and Interventional Cardiology programs at UW are world-class. We perform complex and cutting edge coronary and valve procedures, and are a rapidly growing subspeciality within the UW Medicine Heart Institute. Advanced Practice Providers (APPs - ARNPs and PAs) are integral and essential to the comprehensive care of this complex patient population, and are involved in providing quality care throughout the pre-procedural, peri-procedural and post-procedural phases of care.
The Cardiology APP will have the following responsibilities:
1. Clinical Knowledge and Patient Care
The APP will:
a. Provide a full spectrum of independent as well as collaborative care to complex adult cardiology patients with coronary and/or valvular disease who are pre- and post-procedural in the inpatient and outpatient setting
b. Demonstrate knowledge of etiology, risk factors, pathophysiology, presentation and epidemiology of common cardiovascular conditions, with a strong knowledge of and/or strong interest in interventional and structural cardiology.
c. Perform histories and physical assessment of patients that are timely, accurate, complete, concise, relevant and appropriate to the clinical problem.
d. Order appropriate diagnostic studies and correctly interpret the results.
e. Utilize critical thinking to synthesize and analyze collected data.
f. Develop, implement, evaluate and alter the plan of care as needed.
g. Manage general cardiovascular conditions based on knowledge of the indications, contraindications, side effects, interactions and adverse reactions of pharmacologic agents and other relevant treatment modalities.
h. Teach and counsel patients and their families.
i. Maintain accurate, complete, concise and timely documentation in the EMR.
j. Provide care that is patient and family centered, compassionate, appropriate and effective for the promotion of cardiovascular health, prevention illness and treatment of disease.
The APP will provide the above care services in a manner that optimizes access to care and use of standard clinic templates.
2. Communication and Interdisciplinary Collaboration
The APP will:
a. Collaborate with an inter-professional team including established APPs, Cardiology Fellows and Attending Cardiologists from the UW Interventional Cardiology and Structural Team to provide high quality, safe, patient- and family-centered care in a premier institution
b. Incorporate the patient and family in care planning and treatment.
c. Serve as an advocate for patients and families in navigating the health system.
d. Communicate pertinent clinical information in a timely manner.
e. Facilitate interprofessional collaboration.
f. Promote and enhance communication with patients, staff, family members, and the interprofessional team.
g. Provide accurate and timely verbal hand-offs and facilitate smooth transitions of care.
h. Serve as a point person for communications among service team members.
i. Communicate professionally and respectfully with all members of the health care team through verbal, email, or text.
j. Provide accurate and timely order entry.
k. Provide timely and accurate documentation.
l. Practice and promote the practice of communication using TeamSTEPPS elements (including daily huddling with MAs and RNs).
3. Professional
The APP will:
a. Demonstrate excellent Teamspersonship in support of colleagues and team members by remaining flexible, supportive, and respectful at all times.
b. Participate in and support the Division’s education, research and quality initiatives.
c. Provide education and mentorship to fellow team members, staff, fellows, and nurses.
d. Attend weekly Cardiology Grand Rounds and quarterly faculty meetings.
e. Be well versed in UWMC CPOE/EPIC
f. Follow UWMC Professional Behavior Policy and Procedures
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
1. Graduate Degree from and accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Program
2. Current and unencumbered licensure as an ARNP or PA-C in Washington State
3. Nationally certification as an ARNP/PA with DEA
4. Highly reliable, flexible provider with proven excellence working in an interdisciplinary collaborative team environment
5. Effective interpersonal skills and leadership skills
6. Clinical expertise in the care of patients with both chronic and acute cardiovascular illnesses.
7. Excellent time management skills
8. Basic computer knowledge and command of basic personal computer skills
Desirable Qualifications
1. Training and experience in cardiology preferred
2. Basic understanding of genetics is desirable but not required.
3. ACLS Certification
Instructions
Candidates, please submit your application via Interfolio with cover letter, CV, and contact information for three professional references.
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
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