Advanced Practice Provider (NP / PA) – Hematology Oncology (Inpatient 2nd Shift)

Medical College of Wisconsin

  • Milwaukee, WI
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 months ago
The Department of Medicine – Division of Hematology and Oncology is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to support the Bone Marrow Transplant/Cellular Therapy/Clinical Trial patients the Inpatient services located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin at Froedtert Hospital and the Center for Advanced Care.Our exceptionally talented team of MD and PhD faculty, advanced practice providers, nurses, research and administrative staff are focused on patient centered clinical care and research in the pursuit of better therapies for cancer and blood disorders. Our expertise extends to all aspects of medical oncology including treatment of solid tumors, hematologic (blood) cancers, bone marrow transplantation and cellular therapies. We also strive to provide excellent care for non-cancerous blood diseases, including bleeding and clotting disorders.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 will be an experienced APP or Clinician with a background in HemOnc/BMT within an inpatient or hospital setting who wants to be part of a thriving and very collaborative academic practice at the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW).In this role you will:
  • Assume in-house first call for the Hematology/Oncology/BMT inpatient units during designated coverage hours. Provide cross coverage and respond promptly to all pages and questions related to the care of patients in assigned inpatient services.
  • Provide initial assessment for oncology patients admitted to the hospital. Manage urgent patient care issues related to internal medicine or critical care needs. Provide post-admission assessments during designated hours for patients with a change in condition.
  • From 2:00 pm, participate in sign-out activities from the daytime care team and sign off to the night team at midnight following completion of shift.
  • Collaborates with interdisciplinary health care teams in diagnosis and treatment of conditions requiring Hematology/Oncology/BMT intervention in inpatient environment as a member of the HemOnc/BMT inpatient service.
  • Writes accurate and timely progress notes, procedure notes, and/or admission and transfer orders.
  • Order, perform, and interpret screening and diagnostic procedures and tests, and appropriately communicates and documents information.
  • Privileged to perform procedures beyond core as identified by the Hematology/Oncology/BMT.
  • 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.
  • Participates in ongoing clinical research projects related to the field of hematology/oncology/BMT
Core Advanced Practice Responsibilities:
  • Perform comprehensive histories and physical exams, identifies normal and abnormal findings, including physical, cognitive and psychosocial status.
  • Order, perform, and interpret screening and diagnostic procedures and tests, and appropriately communicates and documents information
  • Write accurate and timely progress notes, procedure notes, and/or admission and transfer orders
  • Develop pharmaceutical and non-pharmaceutical treatment plans.
  • Monitor effectiveness of plan of care
  • Educate patients on disease and treatment plans.
  • Perform procedures as trained and appropriately credentialed.
  • Document within the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) and completes other necessary documents.
  • Collaborate 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.
  • Attend required training and meets key regulatory requirements, including those of the privileging institution, CMS, and the Joint Commission.
  • 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.
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, 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.Preferred Schedule:
Alternating schedule; one week on and one week off; generally, Monday-Thursday, 2:00pm-12:00am; Fridays, 1:00pm-9pm; Saturday and Sunday, 7:00am-5:00pPosition Requirements:Required Experience: Zero years of experienced requiredPreferred Experience:
  • Five-year experience as a Physician Assistant/ Nurse Practitioner with at least 1-2 years in a clinic or hospital environment working with chemotherapy or hematology/oncology/BMT patients OR within Critical Care, Urgent Care, ED or ICU environments
  • Internal medicine knowledge and skills preferred
  • Previous RN experience and/or New Grad with Strong interest in HemOnc/BMT are encouraged to apply
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 Assistant
Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner Wisconsin Physician Assistant License
Wisconsin RN License Certification by NCCPA
Wisconsin Advanced Practice Nurse Prescriber License AHA ACLS, AHA BLS, DEA
Acute Care of Adult Care preferred
AHA 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 a diverse 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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