Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) - Hematology/Oncology - Inpatient Nocturnist

Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) - Hematology/Oncology - Inpatient Nocturnist

The Medical College of Wisconsin'sDepartment of Medicine, Division of Hematology and Oncology is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide specialty medical care within the inpatient setting during overnight hours. This position is in Milwaukee, WI at Froedtert Hospital - Center for Advanced Care and other inpatient units.

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 APP will have a strong foundation in evidence-based practice and ensure an environment of safe quality care.

Division/Position Highlights:

Be part of a leading academic medical center advancing cancer care through clinical trials, innovative therapies, and cutting-edge research that brings new treatment options to patients.

Join our large, collaborative team of Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) dedicated to delivering exceptional, compassionate cancer care.

Through our structured onboarding program, you'll receive the guidance, hands-on experience, and ongoing support needed to transition confidently into practice and thrive as part of a team committed to excellence in oncology care.

No prior oncology experience required-we provide education to support your success!

In this role you will be responsible for the following:

• Collaborates with interdisciplinary health care teams in diagnosis and treatment of conditions requiring Hematology/Oncology/BMT intervention in the inpatient environment and Oncology 24-Hour clinic 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 services
• Facilitates and communicates with patients, 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
• Provide initial assessment and initial and immediate on-site management of patient needs at night in conjunction with corresponding fellows/attendings
• Perform admission history and physical documentation, enter and communicate orders, perform comprehensive assessments, respond to nursing/other care giver concerns, initiate appropriate care and evaluate care outcomes
• Receives sign-out at the beginning of each shift, completes sign-out at the end of each shift, thereby facilitating communication with the daytime providers
• Updates appropriate medical records in Epic as pertinent to the clinical needs of the service prior to completion of each shift

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

Schedule:

• 1.0 fte, Full time

• 7 days on/14 days off; 2-3 additional shifts per month

• Monday- Friday, 7:00pm-7:00am, Sat-Sun (and some holidays) 4:00pm-7:00am

• Scheduling flexibility is required to provide an appropriate level of patient care coverage.

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 About Us:

• MCW APPS: Advanced Practice Providers | Medical College of Wisconsin

• Division of Hematology and Oncology: Hematology and Oncology | Medical College of Wisconsin

Position Requirements:

Preferred Experience:

• Internal medicine knowledge and skills preferred

• Five years of experience as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner a plus!

• 1-2 years experience in a clinic or hospital environment working with chemotherapy or hematology/oncology/BMT patients preferred

Minimum Education:

• Advanced Practice Registered Nurse: Master's Degree or higher in Nursing from a nationally accredited organization
• Physician Assistant: Bachelor's Degree or higher in Physician Assistant Studies from an ARC-PA-accredited organization

Minimum Requirements: *or eligible

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

Physician Assistant

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

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