Job Profile:

Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) | Department of Anesthesiology | Division of Pediatric Anesthesiology | Pain Management Program

Position Summary:

The Medical College of Wisconsin's Department of Anesthesiology, Division of Pediatric Anesthesiology, is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide care within the inpatient and outpatient pain management service team. 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.

Position Highlights:

• This position will provide assessment and care coordination with clinical work in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Advance practice providers work in an interdisciplinary team that includes physicians and psychologists. Clinical activities include inpatient acute pain consult services, interdisciplinary intake evaluations, outpatient therapy with a primary focus on cognitive behavioral and family systems approaches, biofeedback, collaboration with schools, group therapy, collaboration with health care providers, and care coordination. The chronic pain and headache clinics treat youth with a wide range of pain problems including headaches, abdominal pain, post-concussive syndrome, complex regional pain syndrome, myofascial pain, autonomic disorders and generalized pain associated disability.
• Locations: Milwaukee campus and possible offsite SE WI locations
• Collaboration with many subspecialties across the system in the role
• Teaching of NP students and/or fellows may occasionally occur
• Reports to Medical Director of Pain Management

Schedule:

• M-F, 40 hours with inpatient weekend coverage on rotational basis
• Inpatient pain service coverage does include some holidays
• Potential for chronic pain call - home only
• Full-Time 1.0 FTE
• Salaried (Exempt)

Department/Division Highlights:

The pain program supports both outpatient and inpatient pain management for patients facing chronic and acute care needs. The outpatient program cares for pediatric patients with chronic pain and headaches utilizing a multidisciplinary approach to best care for the needs of the child. This care team includes both medical and mental health professionals. The inpatient services focuses on the immediate treatment of pediatric pain patients with pain of any duration - acute or chronic. It addresses their needs of during their hospitalzation and also helps with planning for management of pain post-hospitalization. This is done hospitalized patients in partnerships with mulitple care teams and specialties. across many disciplines

Qualifications:

Preferred Experience:

• Previous APP pediatric specialty and/or mental health, experience preferred.
• open to new grads or experienced APP's; experience with pediatric patient and as part of a multidisciplinary care team preferred

Minimum Education:

• Advanced Practice 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:

• Advanced Practice Nurse/ Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner
  
  • Wisconsin RN License
  • Wisconsin Advanced Practice Nurse Prescriber License
  • Certification Requirements
    
    • American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
    • American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)
    • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
  • DEA registration
  • Nurse Practitioner Certification from a nationally accredited professional nursing organization
• Physician Assistant
  
  • Wisconsin Physician Assistant License
  • Certification by National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
  • Certification Requirements
    
    • American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
    • American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)
    • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
  • DEA registration

Why MCW?

• MCW offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Access to state-of-the-art facilities and resources.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.
• A competitive 403(b) retirement plan with an 8% employer contribution.
• Generous CME allowance to cover societal dues, travel, and conferences.
• As a qualifying non-profit, employment with the Medical College of Wisconsin may make you eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
• Robust benefits package, including health, dental, life insurance, disability coverage, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement program, generous paid time off 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

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