Advanced Practice Provider (ARNP / Nurse Pracitioner) or PA / Physician Assistant) - Harborview Sleep Medicine Clinic

ARNP, Nurse Practitioner; Or PA-C, Physician Assistant

Harborview Medical Center's Sleep Medicine Clinic has an outstanding opportunity for an ARNP, Nurse Practitioner; or PA-C, Physician Assistant.

Work Schedule

• Full-time, 100% FTE (40 hours weekly)
• Days, Mon-Fri
• No call or weekend coverage is currently required

Department Description

The Sleep Medicine Clinic provides multidisciplinary assessment, treatment and follow-up consultation services for patients with suspected or diagnosed sleep-related problems. Our medical, surgical, and therapeutic interventions cover the full spectrum of sleep disorders, including sleep apnea, narcolepsy, insomnia, restless leg syndrome/periodic limb movement disorder and circadian rhythm abnormalities. Our primary clinic is located at Harborview and includes our main sleep testing facility and sleep medicine clinic. Our team also sees patients at the Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery Clinic at Harborview and at UW Medicine Primary Care in Shoreline, Federal Way, Issaquah, Kent/Des Moines and Woodinville, as well as at the General Pulmonary Clinic and Regional Heart Center, both at UW Medical Center Montlake.

Position Highlights

• Conveniently located near public transportation
• Make a difference for the patients and employees we serve
• Opportunity to provide career growth

Primary Job Responsibilities

• Manage both new and established adult patients referred to for evaluation of sleep disorders
• Responsibilities include performing clinical assessments, ordering and interpreting sleep studies, initiating and managing PAP therapy, prescribing pharmacologic treatments as appropriate, and counseling patients on behavioral strategies to improve sleep quality
• Plays a central role in ongoing follow-up for sleep therapy compliance, patient education, and coordination with DME vendors
• Includes outpatient visits and may involve coordination with inpatient services for complex sleep management or transition of care

Requirements

• Master's Degree in nursing from an accredited school of nursing
• Washington State Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner License with prescriptive privileges
• License to practice as an RN in Washington State
• National certification as a Nurse Practitioner
• BLS certification

OR

• Licensure as a Physician's Assistant in the State of Washington
• National certification from a national certifying body (NCCPA)
• Applicant 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
• BLS 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.

About UW Medicine - Where Your Impact Goes Further

UW Medicine is Washington's only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicine's 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 tomorrow's 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.

Compensation, Benefits And Position Details

Pay Range Minimum:

$131,316.00 annual

Pay Range Maximum

$205,548.00 annual

Other Compensation

Relocation Assistance Available

Benefits

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Shift

First Shift (United States of America)

Temporary or Regular?

This is a regular position

FTE (Full-Time Equivalent)

100.00%

Union/Bargaining Unit

SEIU 1199NW HMC PA-ARNP

About The UW

Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees bring their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier world. In return, they enjoy outstanding benefits, opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.

Our Commitment

The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io. Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.