Full Job Description
The Medical College of Wisconsin's Department of Emergency Medicine is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to support the Emergency Medicine Services at Froedtert Hospital ED, Froedtert Menomonee Falls ED, Froedtert West Bend ED, Froedtert New Berlin ED, and Froedtert Oak Creek ED. 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 exudes strong clinical and critical-thinking skills, is a collaborative/team player, excited to be a part of a fast-paced ED setting, and wants to be part of a thriving and very collaborative academic practice at the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW).
Position Highlights
3 Collaborate with interdisciplinary health care teams in diagnosis and treatment of conditions requiring intervention in emergency environment as a member of the Department of Emergency Medicine.
3 Evaluate quality outcomes for the patients receiving care of this team through participation in the development of quality indicators and outcomes dashboard.
3 Performs advanced procedures consistent with privileges and competency validation, including but not limited to suturing, splinting, and incision and drainage of abscesses.
3 Facilitates referral of patients to appropriate community health care resources in collaboration with social services, case management and financial counseling services.
Core Advanced Practice Responsibilities
3 Perform comprehensive histories and physical exams, identifies normal and abnormal findings, including physical, cognitive and psychosocial status.
3 Order, perform, and interpret screening and diagnostic procedures and tests, and appropriately communicates and documents information
3 Write accurate and timely progress notes, procedure notes, and/or admission and transfer orders
3 Develop pharmaceutical and non-pharmaceutical treatment plans.
3 Monitor effectiveness of plan of care
3 Educate patients on disease and treatment plans.
3 Perform procedures as trained and appropriately credentialed.
3 Document within the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) and completes other necessary documents.
3 Collaborate and/or consults with physicians and other health care providers as appropriate.
3 Educates, counsels, and assists patients and families regarding current health problems, health maintenance activities and preventive behaviors.
3 Attend required training and meets key regulatory requirements, including those of the privileging institution, CMS, and the Joint Commission.
3 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.
3 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:
3 MCW Emergency Medicine
3 Froedtert Hospital ED
3 Froedtert Menomonee Falls ED
3 Froedtert West Bend ED
3 Froedtert Oak Creek ED
3 Froedtert New Berlin ED
Qualifications:
Preferred Experience: Previous APP or RN Emergency Department experience preferred! Additional experience as an EMT or ER Tech a plus!
Minimum Education:
3 Advanced Practice Registered Nurse: Master's Degree or higher in Nursing from a nationally accredited organization.
3 Physician Assistant: Bachelor's Degree or higher in Physician Assistant Studies from an ARC-PA-accredited organization.
Minimum Requirements (or eligibility):
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
3 Wisconsin RN License
3 Wisconsin Advanced Practice Nurse Prescriber License
3 Dual Certification in Adult and Pediatrics OR FNP Required
3 AHA ACLS, AHA BLS, DEA
Physician Assistant
3 Wisconsin Physician Assistant License
3 Certification by National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
3 AHA ACLS, AHA BLS, DEA
Why MCW?
3 MCW offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
3 Access to state-of-the-art facilities and resources.
3 Supportive and collaborative work environment.
3 A competitive 403(b) retirement plan with an 8% employer contribution.
3 Generous CME allowance to cover societal dues, travel, and conferences.
3 Employment with the Medical College of Wisconsin provides eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
3 Robust benefits package, including health, dental, life insurance, disability coverage, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement program, and more!
Procedure for Candidacy
To submit your application, please click on "Apply Now." You will create a candidate profile, and you will be prompted to upload your CV and your cover letter, describing your interest and qualifications. References will be required at an appropriate time in the process. All interactions will remain confidential, and no inquiries will be made without the consent of the applicant. Application review will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
For inquiries or to learn more, please contact:
Cati TeDuits, Physician & APP Recruiter
cteduits@mcw.edu
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