Uw Health

Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant - Inpatient/Outpatient Thoracic Surgery

Uw Health$100K — $120K *
Hospitals & Medical Centers
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Master's or Doctorate's degree from accredited Nursing Program (for NP)
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree from accredited PA Program (for PA)
  • Active RN and APNP license in Wisconsin (for NP)
  • Active PA license in Wisconsin (for PA)
  • Active board certification as a NP or PA in appropriate specialties
  • Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) certification required within first year (for NP)
  • Active DEA license or ability to apply prior to or upon hire.

Responsibilities

  • Provide inpatient and outpatient care for acute thoracic illnesses
  • Perform procedures including chest tube placement and removal
  • Conduct drain removals and suturing as needed
  • Execute suction bronchoscopy and ultrasound-guided thoracentesis
  • Manage J tube changes and vacuum-assisted closure dressing changes
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary health teams including RNs and surgeons
  • Integrate into Thoracic Surgery Service for comprehensive patient care.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive healthcare coverage
  • Flexible work schedule with four 10-hour shifts
  • Supportive multidisciplinary team environment
  • Opportunities for professional development
  • Access to cutting-edge medical technology.
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Job Description

Work Schedule:
100% FTE, Four 10 hour shifts/week. Hours may vary based on the needs of the department.

As an Advanced Practice Provider, you'll play an integral role in our inpatient and ambulatory care teams by providing high-quality, cost-effective care to patients.

We are seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to:
  • Provide inpatient and outpatient care to patients with primarily acute thoracic illnesses, specifically disorders of the lung, esophagus and mediastinum (non-cardiac).
  • Perform routine procedures such as: chest tube placement and removal, drain removal, suturing, suction bronchoscopy, US guided thoracentesis, J tube changes, and VAC dressing changes.
  • Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary health team including RNs, APPs, and surgeons within the Thoracic Surgery Service.

Education:
Minimum -
  • If Nurse Practitioner: Master's or Doctorate's degree from accredited Nursing Program.
  • If Physician Assistant: Bachelor's or Master's degree from accredited PA Program.

Licenses and Certifications:
Minimum -
If Nurse Practitioner:
  • Active RN and APNP license in State of Wisconsin AND
  • Active board certification as a NP. These include the following: Adult; Adult/Gerontology Acute Care; or Emergency.
  • Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) or required to obtain within the first 12 months of employment.

If Physician Assistant:
  • Active PA license in State of Wisconsin AND
  • Active PA board certification.

All Nurse Practitioner and Physician Assistant applicants must have:
  • Active DEA license or ability to apply for such license prior to or upon hire.

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About Uw Health

UW Health University Hospital is a 515-bed academic regional referral center with 127 outpatient clinics, located on the western edge of the University of Wisconsin–Madison's campus in Madison, Wisconsin. It is an American College of Surgeons designated Level I adult and pediatric trauma center, one of only two in Wisconsin. UW Health University Hospital has seven intensive care units, pediatric, neonatal, cardiac, cardiothoracic, burn, neurosurgery). UW Health University Hospital was ranked by U.S. News & World Report as the 16th best hospital in the United States and the #1 hospital in Wisconsin in the publication's 2021-2022 Best Hospitals Honor Roll, earning national rankings in 10 adult and 6 pediatric specialties. Additionally, UW Health University Hospital was ranked as the 22nd best hospital in the United States and #84th Best Hospitals in the world by Newsweek in 2022. UW Health describes itself as "the integrated health system of the University of Wisconsin–Madison." It is the primary teaching affiliate of the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. It is also the primary teaching affiliate of the University of Wisconsin–Madison's School of Nursing and School of Pharmacy, and is a teaching affiliate of Edgewood College's Henry Predolin School of Nursing. UW Health University Hospital is home to the University of Wisconsin Carbone Cancer Center, one of 40 National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Centers. UW Health also operates the American Family Children's Hospital, a 110-bed pediatric hospital located adjacent to University Hospital, as well as UW Health at the American Center, a 59-bed hospital and emergency room located on the Northeast Side of Madison. Additionally, UW Health operates a network of outpatient clinics at over 80 sites throughout southern and central Wisconsin and northern Illinois, and has partnerships with UnityPoint Meriter Hospital in Madison, Beloit Hospital in Beloit, Wisconsin, and Swedish American Hospital in Rockford, Illinois. UW Health also has an affiliated insurance company, Quartz Health Solutions, Inc., operated in partnership with UnityPoint Health and Gundersen Health System.
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