Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) - Inpatient, Pediatric CT Surgery

Position Description:

In the MCW/Children's Wisconsin partnership, there's no greater priority than the care of our kids.

Just as every child is unique, the approaches we take in their healthcare must be equally so. By creating new approaches in patient care, discovering leading-edge advances in biotechnology, and developing effective educational programs for students, residents, fellows and faculty, the Department of Pediatrics at the Medical College of Wisconsin is proving why we're among the best. Whether it's out in the community addressing health disparities of underserved children or in the lab creating gene therapies or tumor vaccines to enhance survival of children with life threatening illnesses, MCW focuses on all aspects of advancing knowledge for the benefit of kids.

The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) works as part of a multidisciplinary health care team, providing a broad range of diagnostic and therapeutic services for the patients of the blended services as a member of the Department of Surgery- Pediatric Congenital Heart Surgery.

The APP will Evaluate patients and render care, within the scope of practice outlined by state statute, within inpatient, operating room, outpatient settings for congenital (Adult & Pediatric) cardiovascular surgical services.

In this role you will be responsible for the following:

• Collaborates with interdisciplinary health care teams in diagnosis and treatment of conditions requiring surgical intervention in blended environment as a member of the Pediatric Congenital Heart Surgery services.
• Participation in administrative or non-clinical activities (CHW, HHC, MCW) as required
• 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 Pediatric Congenital Heart Surgery 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.
• Post-Operative Procedures include but are not limited to the following:
• Chest tube insertion/removal and maintenance
• Arterial line placement (percutaneous/cut-down)
• Intracardiac line removal/maintenance
• Removal temporary pacing wires
• Wound VAC placement/maintenance
• Post-op VAD care
• Intra-operative Procedures (based on level of experience) include , but are not limited to the following:
• Chest opening to pericardium (virgin/resternotomy)
• 1st/2nd surgical assisting
• Chest closure
• Provides for after hour patient care that requires on-call coverage to include patient rounds, and performing procedures when called to the hospital for emergency services. Call time will be determined by services.
• Will provide services at multiple hospitals based on the location of the clinical practice.

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: MCW APPs

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. Formal applications are preferred but nominations and communication of interest, 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.edu

Learn more: All Available APP Opportunities

Medical College of Wisconsin

The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is the state's only private medical school and health sciences graduate school. MCW consists of a School of Medicine with campuses in Milwaukee, Green Bay and central Wisconsin, a School of Graduate Studies, and a Pharmacy School. MCW is a major national research center ranking in the top third of U.S. medical schools in NIH funding and is the second largest research institution in Wisconsin. The core of everything we do at the MCW is academic medicine, which brings together scientists, clinicians, students, and community members to solve challenges in health and society. MCW is a diverse group of thought leaders collaborating to build a healthier world. Every study we conduct, and every patient we see, leads to new learning and a continuous cycle of life-changing knowledge.

Approximately 1,780 MCW physicians and approximately 905 advanced practice providers care for more than 484,000 patients of all ages annually at Children's Wisconsin, Froedtert Hospital, Zablocki VA Medical Center and many other hospitals and clinics in eastern Wisconsin, representing more than 5.1 million patient visits annually.

The beautiful, safe, and modern campus of the Milwaukee Regional Medical Center (MRMC) houses Froedtert Hospital, Children's Wisconsin, Curative Care Network, Versiti Blood CResearch Institute, and the Milwaukee County Behavioral Health Division. These member entities share a common mission of excellence in patient care, medical education, biomedical research, and community service.

Milwaukee

Milwaukee, 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: Full-time role with expectations for coverage during core business hours and flexibility required as necessary to accommodate business needs. Includes weekends, holidays and call as scheduled.

Preferred Schedule:

Position Requirements:

Preferred Experience: Experience in cardiac surgery preferred

Required Experience: 2-3 years of surgical experience required

Minimum Education:

Advanced Practice Nurse: Master's Degree or higher in Nursing
Physician Assistant: Bachelor's Degree or higher in Physician Assistant Studies

Minimum Requirements: *or eligible

Advanced Practice Nurse

Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner

• Wisconsin RN license
• Wisconsin Advance Practice Nurse Prescriber License
• Certification as Advance Practice Nurse
• Certification as Pediatric Acute Care NP preferred
• AHA BCLS
• CITI Certification to be completed within 90 days of hire
• DEA Licensure

Physician Assistant

• Wisconsin PA license
• Certification by NCCPA
• AHA BCLS
• CITI Certification to be completed within 90 days of hire
• DEA Licensure

MCW 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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