CRNA - OB

Position Description :

The Medical College of Wisconsin is seeking a dedicated and experienced OB CRNA to join our community OB Anesthesiology practice.

Expected to administer and monitor regional anesthesia and general anesthesia to OB patients at Froedtert West Bend Hospital under the supervision of Staff Anesthesiologists of the Medical College of Wisconsin.

There are roughly 800 - 900 deliveries a year at Froedtert West Bend Hospital.

Shifts :

• Shift 1 : 12 Hour Weeknight Shifts : 1900 - 0700
• Shift 2 : Weekend Coverage : Friday 1900 - Monday 0700
• Weekend Coverage has the ability to be divided into shifts

Reporting Relationships

Reports To : Medical Director, West Bend Hospital & Division Administrator

Responsibilities

• Support the philosophy and policies and procedures of Froedtert West Bend Hospital and the Anesthesiology Department
• Prepares for and places all required peripheral lines in patients prior to anesthesia under the direction and supervision of staff anesthesiologists
• Performs pre-admission testing interviews on patients prior to day or surgery as directed
• Performs general and regional anesthetics under the direct supervision of staff anesthesiologists
• Keeps accurate and complete anesthetic records for each patient
• Monitors annual CME requirements and attends continuing education seminars
• Not responsible for code responses (Airways or IV) outside of OB department

Qualifications

Education and Professional Requirements

• CRNA from an accredited institution with board certification in Anesthesiology
• Wisconsin licensure (or eligible for)
• Education Preferred : Graduate of accredited School of Nursing is required. Graduate of accredited Nurse Anesthetist school is required.
• Licensure Description : Requires current state of Wisconsin Registered Nurse License or a Multi-state Nursing License from a participating state in the NLC (Nurse Licensure Compact).

New hires and rehires after September 30, 2017 must possess and maintain an active Wisconsin State Advanced Practice Nurse Prescriber (APBP).

Incumbents in the position prior to September 30, 2017 will be required to obtain the APNP License. Staff within the 5 year recent graduate window of eligibility to apply for the APNP license will have 3 months to obtain a WI APNP license.

Staff outside of the 5 year window of eligibility to apply will have 1 year to complete the pharmacology requirements and obtain a WI APNP license.

National Board of Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA) certification is required.

Medicaid and Medicare (PECOS) enrollment is required. American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support for the Healthcare Provider (BLS) is required.

American Heart Association (AHA) Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) is required. American Heart Association (AHA) is required within 90 days of hire.

Characteristics and Competencies

• Excellent clinical anesthesiology skills
• Champion of team-based care
• Exemplary leadership and mentoring skills
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
• Strong skills in problem solving, change management, conflict resolution, and building and contributing to collaborative teams
• Experience leading quality initiatives within a complex and evolving organization
• Role model for behaviors of professionalism, dignity, and respect
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion

About the Organization

Medical College of Wisconsin :

The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is a private, academic institution dedicated to leadership and excellence. In 2017, MCW had approximately 850 students in Medical School, nearly 400 graduate students and 160 postdoctoral fellows in the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences.

There are more than 670 physicians in residency training and 180 physicians in fellowship training. MCW is the largest research institution in eastern Wisconsin with $154 million in grant awards for research, teaching, training and related purposes in FY2013-2014, of which $138 million was for researching, including funding from the National Institute of Health and other sponsors.

Through its clinical operations, MCW providers, physician assistants, nurse practitioners and psychologists care for more than 500,000 patients in 2015 representing more than 2.

2 million patient visits.

• MCW is one of the largest healthcare employers in Wisconsin. We are a distinguished leader and innovator in the education and development of the next generation of physicians, scientists, pharmacists, and health professionals;
• we discover and translate new knowledge in the biomedical and health sciences; we supply cutting-edge, collaborative patient care of the highest quality;

and we improve the health of the communities we serve.

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity and innovation. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.

Medical College Physicians (MCP) :

Medical College Physicians (MCP), Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin's adult specialty care group, is an integral component of the Medical College of Wisconsin's partnership with Froedtert Health and essential to Froedtert & MCW's successes and achievements in adult clinical care.

MCP physicians and advanced practice providers practice at Froedtert Hospital, Froedtert Menomonee Falls Hospital, Froedtert West Bend Hospital, at other hospitals in the Milwaukee metropolitan area, and at various community locations.

Over 1,000 physicians and 400 advanced practice providers provide care to patients system wide.

Many MCP physicians and APPs also dedicate a percentage of their time to research or education. Their work within the academic and research areas of Medical College of Wisconsin continually drive innovation and generate new knowledge for the next generation of medical leaders.

Community Physicians (CP) :

Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin Community Physicians is a primary care and multispecialty group with more than 300 physicians and nearly 170 advanced practice providers, delivering care in 35 health centers and clinics in southeastern Wisconsin.

In fiscal 2019, combined patient visits to these locations totaled more than 900,000.

Froedtert Hospital :

Froedtert Hospital is the primary adult hospital affiliate of MCW and is staffed by MCP physicians providing care in all medical specialties and subspecialties.

Froedtert and MCW are at the forefront of innovative technology and care in many areas, including cancer, heart and vascular diseases, brain injury and disorders, spinal cord injury, transplant, communication disorders, digestive diseases, diabetes, orthopedics, urology and women's health.

A 735-bed hospital, Froedtert, has the only adult Level 1 Trauma Center in eastern Wisconsin. All physicians practicing at Froedtert Hospital are MCW faculty members and share the college academic mission.

Froedtert and The Medical College of Wisconsin Clinical Cancer Center is a state-of-the art comprehensive cancer center that brings together everything cancer patients need including, world-class cancer specialists, innovative cancer therapies, advanced treatment technology and the full range of support services to patients and their families.

MCW physicians and practitioners provide primary and specialty care at many other hospitals and clinics in metro Milwaukee and Eastern Wisconsin including Froedtert Menomonee Falls Hospital and Froedtert West Bend Hospital.

Milwaukee :

Milwaukee is located in the southeast corner of Wisconsin, nestled along one of Lake Michigan's beautiful bays. It is a wonderful community that has both the advantages of an urban environment and immediate access to outdoor recreational activities.

The four-county area (Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Washington and Waukesha counties) has a population of 1.6 million people.

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.

Nominations and applications, including current Resume / CV and optional a cover letter stating reasons for interest in the role, may be submitted to :

Lauren Martin - APP Recruiter - [email protected] - 414-955-5702

Preferred Schedule :

Position Requirements :

MCW as an Equal Opportunity Employer and Commitment to Non-Discrimination

The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, gender identity / expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristic, or military status.

Employees, students, applicants or other members of the MCW community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic.