Surgery - General Nurse Practitioner

In this role at the Marshfield Medical Health System, you will be the face and independent provider of our lung nodule program in Weston, Wisconsin. This is a new program that is being implemented here at MCHS. This role will work in partnership with the thoracic surgeon. There will be outreach to the Marshfield Center to help support the clinic there.

The nurse practitioner or physician assistant is a skilled member of the allied health care team, who is expected to practice at the highest level of their licensure. This requires providers to stay up to date with the latest evidence based medicine. They work collaboratively with the Hospitalist to facilitate acute care of the adult patient. This individual works collaboratively with physicians, nurses, case managers and other health care disciplines utilizing a team approach. The nurse practitioner participates in all aspects of care of the hospitalized patient including admissions, discharge, daily rounds and patient education.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

For positions requiring education beyond a high school diploma or equivalent, educational qualifications must be from an institution whose accreditation is recognized by the Council for Higher Education and Accreditation.

Minimum Required

Master s Degree in Nursing or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP).

Preferred / Optional : None

EXPERIENCE

Minimum Required

Three years experience as a staff nurse in a hospital setting preferred.

Preferred / Optional : None

CERTIFICATIONS / LICENSES

The following licensure(s), certification(s), registration(s), etc., are required for this position. Licenses with restrictions are subject to review to determine if restrictions are substantially related to the position.

Minimum Required : Current State of Wisconsin Nurse License or Nurse Compact License, and Nurse Practitioner Licensure. Current Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) License. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) awarded by the American Heart Association (AHA) within three months of hire.

Preferred / Optional : Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) awarded by the American Heart Association (AHA) at time of hire.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 4 weeks of vacation, 1 week CME
• CME annual allowance
• Health, dental, life, disability, and occurrence-based malpractice insurance
• Relocation support

Greater Wausau Area

Wausau / Weston is the principal city and transportation hub of northern and central Wisconsin. Some also call it the gateway to Wisconsin s Northwoods. Surrounded by woods, lakes and hills, this area enjoys the fortunate combination of big-city amenities with the look, feel and activities of rural Wisconsin. The greater Wausau area offers recreational options in all four seasons. During the warmer months, biking, camping and fishing are among many people s favorites. When the snow falls, people flock to one of the state s premier downhill skiing destinations : Granite Peak Ski Area located in Rib Mountain State Park. The area has public school districts that are consistently recognized as instructional leaders in Wisconsin. Fun Fact : Wausau ranks among the top five safest small-sized cities in the nation.

Marshfield Clinic Health System physicians and staff are motivated by our mission to enrich lives. We serve more than 350,000 unique patients each year through accessible, high quality health care, research and education. With more than 1,600 providers in 170 medical specialties and subspecialties as well as over 13,000 employees in 65 clinical locations in 45 communities serving Wisconsin and Michigan s Upper Peninsula, Marshfield Clinic Health System is nationally recognized for innovative practices and quality care.

The Marshfield Promise

Motivated by our mission to enrich lives, we use common values to ensure those we serve feel supported in their healthcare journey and staff and providers are actively engaged with one another. Together through our actions, we promise to deliver compassionate, safe and expert care to everyone.

The Marshfield Promise is centered around 5 core values; Patient-Centered, Trust, Teamwork, Excellence and Affordability.