"Teaching Associate – ARNP or PA-C – Inpatient/Outpatient Vascular Surgery at UWMC-Montlake"

Job Overview

The Department of Surgery, Division of Vascular Surgery at the University of Washington is seeking a full-time Vascular Surgery Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide patient care at UWMC-Montlake in both the inpatient and outpatient settings. The Vascular Acute Care Service Advanced Practice Provider (APP) is a member of the Vascular Surgery multidisciplinary team that includes physicians, fellows, residents, and RNs providing acute care services to patients and families.

The successful candidate will be responsible for providing independent and collaborative patient management of vascular surgical patients throughout the continuum of inpatient and outpatient care at UWMC-Montlake. This position provides a faculty appointment at the rank of Teaching Associate in the Department of Surgery with an anticipated start date in Fall/Winter 2025. Teaching Associates hold annual appointments that align with a 12-month service period (July 1-June 30) and may be reappointed to subsequent annual terms. Faculty with 12-month service periods 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.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work on a dedicated vascular surgery inter-professional team with vascular surgeons, cardiothoracic intensive care APPs, inpatient RN staff, and outpatient RN staff.
• Perform minor bedside procedures and wound management as needed.
• Provide a full spectrum of care for vascular acute care surgical patients.
• Participate in medical evaluations, pre, and post-operative outpatient care in the vascular surgery clinic.
• Participate in the education of nursing staff and surgical residents.
• Participate in quality improvement projects and process improvement activities for the Division of Vascular Surgery.
• Performs 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 an 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 Vascular 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.

Salary Information:

The base salary range for the position will be: $10,834 - $15,391 per month ($130,008 - $184,692 annually) commensurate with years of experience as a licensed ARNP or PA. Other compensation associated with this position may include payments for vacancy coverage or premiums for factors such as acuity, nights, call should they apply to service.

For practitioners holding an appointment in one of the physicians practice plans, see the link for additional benefits that may be available at: Benefits Summary.

Benefits Information:

A summary of benefits associated with this title/rank can be found at UW Benefits. 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.