Teaching Associate - Transplant Surgery Living Kidney Donor Program ARNP or PA-C
Position Overview
Organization: Surgery
Title: Teaching Associate - Transplant Surgery Living Kidney Donor Program ARNP or PA-C
Position Details
Position Description
The Department of Surgery, Division of Transplant Surgery at the University of Washington School of Medicine is recruiting for a full-time Advanced Practice Provider (ARNP/ PA-C) at the rank of Teaching Associate on a twelve-month service period (July 1 – June 30). The anticipated start date is Winter 2021. The position will be a prominent and active member of the Living Kidney Donor (LKD) Service and will work with the Program Directors and Transplant Administrator to lead the direction and growth of the program.
Evaluation, selection, and management of living kidney donors is central to the role and the individual will be expected to develop the requisite proficiency in this field to have significant autonomy and expertise in caring for these donors in both the pre- and post-surgical phases. This position will participate in patient care in the outpatient setting and will provide backup coverage as needed for living donor kidney or liver transplant inpatient admissions. Additionally, they will lead the use of DASH screening for living kidney donors to ensure timely response by Living Donation team members.
This individual will collaborate with leadership and marketing to design and direct LKD Champion efforts and outreach efforts to educate designated community entities regarding living donation.
The University of Washington faculty engage in teaching, research, and service and the APP will both benefit from and be asked to contribute to this spirit of dedication to our transplant patients and program.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- Graduate Degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program or accredited Physician Assistant program
- Nationally certified ARNP/PA with DEA
- Current and valid state licensure as an ARNP or PA in Washington State
Instructions
Interested candidates should apply via Interfolio and upload cover letter, current 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.
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).
COVID-19 Vaccine Requirements and Information
Under Washington State Governor Inslee’s Proclamation 21-14.1, University of Washington (UW) workers must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and provide proof thereof, or receive a UW-approved medical or religious exemption. This requirement will be a condition of any offer associated with this recruitment. For more information, please visit https://www.washington.edu/coronavirus/vaccination-requirement/.