Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) – Hospitalist, Nocturnist

Medical College of Wisconsin

  • Milwaukee, WI
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 day ago
Commit. Care. Collect. Bonus opportunities for swing/nocturnist APPs!The Department of Medicine – Division of General Internal Medicine is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to support the Hospitalist Medicine Inpatient service by providing initial and ongoing assessment and management of urgent care issues related to internal medicine or critical care needs located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin at Froedtert Hospital.This role will be responsible for the admission of patients to the medical teams and to provide first line jeopardy coverage for medical teams if another APP is not able to cover.The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) works as a member of a multidisciplinary health care team who will contribute to excellence in program administration, patient care, patient safety, research, quality improvement, and teaching.The Ideal Candidate has a desire to be part of a thriving and very collaborative academic practice at the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW). Areas of responsibility will include, but not be limited to providing direct patient care to a broad range of patients and illness in an inpatient/hospital setting.In this role you will:
  • Collaborates with interdisciplinary health care teams in diagnosis and treatment of conditions requiring medical intervention in an inpatient environment as a member of the Hospitalist services.
  • Provides initial and ongoing assessment and management of urgent care issues at night related to internal medicine or critical care needs.
  • Writes accurate and timely progress notes, procedure notes, and/or admission, discharge, and transfer orders.
  • Orders, performs, and interprets screening and diagnostic procedures and tests, and appropriately communicates and documents information.
  • Privileged to perform procedures beyond core as identified by the General Internal Medicine- Hospitalist services.
  • Facilitates and communicates with patient, family, and staff to promote continuity of care across the continuum of care.
  • Attend required training and meets key regulatory requirements, including those of the privileging institution, CMS, and the Join Commission.
  • Evaluates quality outcomes for the patients receiving care of this team through participation in the development of quality indicators and outcomes dashboard.
  • Acquires information on the most current development and trends in the Physician Assistant field and/or Nurse Practitioner field, through educational programs, in-services, professional associates, and current literature
Core Advanced Practice Responsibilities
  • Performs comprehensive histories and physical exams, identifies normal and abnormal findings, including physical, cognitive, and psychosocial status.
  • Orders and interprets laboratory and diagnostic tests.
  • Develops pharmaceutical and non-pharmaceutical treatment plans.
  • Monitors effectiveness of plan of care.
  • Educates patients on disease and treatment plans.
  • Performs procedures as trained and appropriately credentialed.
  • Documents within the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) and completes other necessary documents.
  • Collaborates and/or consults with physicians and other health care providers as appropriate.
  • Educates, counsels, and assists patients and families regarding current health problems, health maintenance activities and preventive behaviors.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by most people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and requirements. Scheduling flexibility is required to accommodate changing business needs.Learn more about:Application review will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.All interactions will remain confidential, and no inquiries will be made without the consent of the applicant. Nominations and applications, including current Resume/CV and optional a cover letter stating reasons for interest in the role, may be submitted to: Emily Roth, Physician and APP Recruiter, emroth@mcw.eduMedical College of WisconsinAt the core of everything we do at the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is the pursuit of new knowledge and the power of academic medicine. Bringing together the world’s top scientists and clinicians, inspired students, and invested communities, we are driven to solve the most complex challenges in health and society. MCW is home to a diverse group of thought leaders collaborating to build a healthier world and a continuous cycle of life-changing knowledge. MCW has approximately 1,600 full-time and part-time faculty and approximately 3,445 full-time employees.MilwaukeeMilwaukee, the largest city in Wisconsin, is located on Lake Michigan’s western shore. A metropolitan area with more than 1.5 million people, Milwaukee is an affordable, comfortable place to live, work, and play, big enough to be exciting and uncongested enough to get around easily. Milwaukee’s many neighborhoods have incredible charm, accommodating a variety of lifestyles, from high-rise apartments to small farms. Nestled along a magnificent bluff overlooking Lake Michigan, Milwaukee’s downtown is home to botanical gardens, museums, a theater district, the world champion Milwaukee Bucks, the Milwaukee Brewers, and many fine restaurants. The lake and its harbors are skirted by scenic parklands and provide first-class opportunities for recreation, including hiking, cycling, boating, and more. A recent study ranked Milwaukee as the 15th most walkable of the 50 largest US cities.Commit. Care. Collect. Bonus opportunities for swing/nocturnist APPs!Preferred Schedule:
Nocturnist Rotating Schedule; Approx. 12-13 shifts/month; Sat-Sun 6PM-7AM or 5PM-6AMPosition Requirements:Preferred Experience: Any experience as an Advanced Practice Nurse or Physician Assistant preferred with particular emphasis on inpatient and hospitalist medicine experience.Minimum Education:Advanced Practice Nurse: Master’s Degree or higher in Nursing
Physician Assistant: Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Physician Assistant StudiesMinimum Requirements:*or eligibleAdvanced Practice Nurse Physician AssistantAdvanced Practice Nurse Practitioner Wisconsin Physician Assistant LicenseWisconsin RN License Certification by NCCPAWisconsin Advanced Practice Nurse Prescriber License AHA ACLS, AHA BLS, DEAAcute Care preferred, Adult or FNP consideredAHA ACLS, AHA BLS, DEAMCW as an Equal Opportunity Employer and Commitment to Non-Discrimination
The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristic, or military status. Employees, students, applicants, or other members of the MCW community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic..

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