Inpatient Oncology NP/PA — Teaching Associate

University of Washington; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 131,000 - 201,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Washington Department of Medicine, Division of Hematology and Oncology, seeks a full-time ARNP or PA at the Teaching Associate rank to be deployed at UWMC and Fred Hutch Cancer Center (FHCC). They will provide hematologic/oncologic evaluation and medical management of patients within the Platinum Service.

The role includes inpatient responsibilities, performing H&Ps, procedures, rounds with the team, and coordinating care with an interdisciplinary group; some weekend coverage

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program.
• Certified as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner.
• Washington state & DEA licensure required at time of credentialing.
• ACLS within three months of hire date.
• Strong oral and written communication skills required.
• Electronic Medical Record experience

Responsibilities

• Works as part of an interdisciplinary team on the inpatient units at UWMC.
• Performs complex and problem-focused H&P’s; rounds daily with team and attending physician.
• Evaluates and manages all aspects of care for medical oncology and hematology inpatients.
• Performs procedures including bone marrow biopsy and lumbar puncture.
• Collaborates and consults with other disciplines and services.
• Communicates changes in patient status, care needs, and urgent issues to the outpatient primary oncology team, and facilitates seamless transitions from inpatient to outpatient care.
• Participate in patient rounds, conferences and committees.
• Actively participates in clinical aspects of research trials.
• Documents patient care data in accordance with the UWP policies.
• Other duties as assigned to meet dynamic inpatient UWMC needs

Skills

Oral and written communication

Education

PA/NP program

WA & DEA licensure

Tools

Electronic Medical Records

Job description

The University of Washington Department of Medicine, Division of Hematology and Oncology, seeks a full-time ARNP or PA at the Teaching Associate rank to be deployed at UWMC and Fred Hutch Cancer Center (FHCC). They will provide hematologic/oncologic evaluation and medical management of patients within the Platinum Service.

The role includes inpatient responsibilities, performing H&Ps, procedures, rounds with the team, and coordinating care with an interdisciplinary group; some weekend coverage