TEACHING ASSOCIATE - CARDIAC SURGERY ARNP OR PA-C

The Department of Surgery, Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery at the University of Washington is seeking a full-time Cardiothoracic Surgery Inpatient Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide intraoperative and ambulatory care on the cardiac surgery service at UW-Montlake.  This position's primary role will be in the operating room.

The Cardiac Surgery Service Advanced Practice Provider (APP) is a member of the Cardiothoracic Surgery multidisciplinary team that includes physicians, fellows, residents, and RNs providing intraoperative and ambulatory care services to patients and families. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing specialty consultation and clinical care across the continuum of care primarily for cardiac surgery patients, with particular emphasis on participating as part of the operating team. This position provides a faculty appointment at the rank of Teaching Associate in the Department of Surgery, on a twelve-month service period (July 1 - June 30) with an anticipated start date in early 2022.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work on a dedicated cardiothoracic inter-professional team with other
established APPs and Cardiothoracic surgeons.
• Function as first or second assist in the operating room.
• Provide pre-screening evaluation and follow-up care for cardiac surgery
patients in the ambulatory care setting.
• Assist physician faculty to address clinical issues within scope of
practice.
• Act as a liaison between the medical and surgical team members in the
pursuit of the delivery of exceptional care.
• Share responsibility of PA call coverage and OR coverage, including on
nights and weekends.
• Participate in the education of nursing staff and surgical residents.
• Participate in quality improvement projects and process improvement
activities for the Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Current and valid state Registered Nurse Licensure for ARNP or Physician
Assistant licensure for PA-C
• Graduate Degree from and accredited Nurse Practitioner Program or
accredited Physician Assistant Program
• Nationally certified ARNP/PA with DEA
• Proven excellence working in an interdisciplinary collaborative team
environment
• Effective interpersonal skills, leadership skills, and clinical expertise
in the care of patients undergoing Cardiothoracic Surgical procedures.
• ACLS Certification
• Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing
• Basic computer knowledge and command of basic personal computer skills

Application Instructions
Candidates should submit their application via Interfolio at https://apply.interfolio.com/94492
with cover letter, CV, and contact information for three professional references, and a statement of past and planned contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion (i.e., diversity statement).

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/