Nurse Practitioner Or Physician Assistant - Wound And Ostomy Care

Job Description

NURSE PRACTITIONER OR PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT - WOUND AND OSTOMY CARE

Req #: 244612 Department: UW MEDICAL CENTER-NORTHWEST - WOUND CARE/OSTOMY Job Location: UW Medical Center - Northwest Posting Date: 03/24/2025 Closing Info: Closes On 03/30/2025 Salary: 75% of $11,003 - $16,712 per month Other Compensation: Limited Recruitment: Open to UW Employees only
If you are a UW employee and would like to be considered for this position, please login to your UW employee profile to apply. Shift: First Shift Benefits: As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, click here. UW Medical Center-Northwest - Wound and Ostomy Care has an outstanding opportunity for an Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) .
WORK SCHEDULE

Part time / 75% FTE

Day shifts
The anticipated start date for this position is Summer 2025.
OVERVIEW
The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) is a member of a multi-disciplinary team that includes attending physicians, surgical residents, and medical students. This position provides services to UW Medicine patients and families and collaborates with other clinical teams, nurses, social workers, and therapists in the inpatient and outpatient setting within the Wound Care Center, clinical offices, and procedural areas. The APP will be responsible for providing services independently and collaboratively with appropriate privileges, including initial and ongoing assessment, diagnosis and treatment of all wounds, arterial and venous disease, infection, pressure ulcers, and ostomy care.
PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Provides timely patient and family assessment for wound and ostomy patients

Participates in the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of wound and ostomy service interventions

Collaborates with the physicians, primary care providers, subspecialty providers, and outpatient therapists to ensure coordination and continuity of care across settings

Attends appropriate clinical meetings to serve as a resource for staff and providers

Facilitates collaboration with the Outpatient Clinics to ensure continuity of care

Provides patient and/or family with health education, counseling and referrals to other health professionals and community resources as appropriate

Participates as a key member of the interdisciplinary team through the development of collaborative and innovative practices, quality improvement, and evaluation of patient care outcomes
REQUIREMENTS

Current and valid state licensure as an ARNP or PA

Graduate Degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program or Graduate of an accredited PA Program

Nationally Certified ARNP or PA-C with DEA

Proven excellence working in an interdisciplinary collaborative team environment

Effective interpersonal skills, and clinical expertise in the care of patients with wound and ostomy conditions requiring inpatient services
ABOUT UW MEDICAL CENTER-NORTHWEST
UW Medical Center is an acute care hospital located in Seattle with two campuses: Montlake and Northwest. As the No. 1 hospital in Seattle and Washington State since 2012 (U.S. News & World Report) and nationally ranked in six specialties, UW Medical Center prides itself on compassionate patient care as well as its pioneering medical advances.
The UW Medical Center–Northwest campus offers emergency and inpatient and outpatient medical, surgical, and therapeutic care. It is located in north Seattle on a beautiful, easy-to-access 44-acre campus that includes the neighboring Northwest Outpatient Medical Center and Specialty Care Meridian Pavilion.
Teamwork. Community. Opportunity.
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.
Become part of our team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.

Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.

The University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or [email protected] .

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 .

Open to UW Employees only
If you are a UW employee and would like to be considered for this position, please login to your UW employee profile to apply.