Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) - Hospitalist (Swing)

Position Description :

The Department of Medicine - Division of General Internal Medicine is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to support the Hospitalist Medicine Inpatient service by providing initial and ongoing assessment and management of urgent care issues related to internal medicine or critical care needs located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin at Froedtert Hospital .

This role will be responsible for the admission of patients to the medical teams and to provide first line jeopardy coverage for medical teams if another APP is not able to cover.

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 Ideal Candidate has a desire to be part of a thriving and very collaborative academic practice at the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW).

Areas of responsibility will include, but not be limited to providing direct patient care to a broad range of patients and illness in an inpatient / hospital setting.

In this role you will :

• Collaborates with interdisciplinary health care teams in diagnosis and treatment of conditions requiring medical intervention in inpatient environment as a member of the Hospital 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 Hospitalist services.
• Facilitates and communicates with patient, 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.

Core Advanced Practice Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive histories and physical exams, identifies normal and abnormal findings, including physical, cognitive, and psychosocial status.
• Order, perform, and interpret screening and diagnostic procedures and tests, and appropriately communicates and documents information
• Write accurate and timely progress notes, procedure notes, and / or admission and transfer orders
• Develop pharmaceutical and non-pharmaceutical treatment plans.
• Monitor effectiveness of plan of care
• Educate patients on disease and treatment plans.
• Perform procedures as trained and appropriately credentialed.
• Document within the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) and completes other necessary documents.
• Collaborate 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.
• Attend required training and meets key regulatory requirements, including those of the privileging institution, CMS, and the Joint Commission.
• 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.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by most people assigned to this job.

They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and requirements. Scheduling flexibility is required to accommodate changing business needs.

Learn more about :

MCW General Internal Medicine MCW Hospitalists

Froedtert Hospital MCW APPs

Our Commitment to Mental Health and Wellbeing

MCW recognizes the hard work and multiple responsibilities of our faculty and staff and is committed to improving wellness and wellbeing.

As part of MCW's commitment, a multitude of resources are provided and encouraged including the Well-Being Index, literature / research, courses, and peer support programs.

MCW's benefits specific to mental health include :

• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) : A free, confidential resource available to employees, dependents, and household members for mental health and well-being.
• Monthly Wellness Newsletter : Provides resources, tools, and events to support the whole person by providing emotional well-being, nutrition, physical activity, self-care, social, spiritual, and financial wellness.
• Wellness Champions : 80+ employees serve as Wellness Champions to encourage mental, physical, social, and spiritual health through formal programs and informal opportunities to enhance wellness within teams and departments.

Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming workplace that includes individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

We believe that embracing human differences is critical to realize our vision of a healthier world, and we recognize that a healthy and thriving community starts from within.

We strive to integrate our human and social differences into MCW's functioning, strategies and culture to create a diverse and equitable workplace.

If you believe embracing individuality and working together makes us stronger, then MCW is the place for you. People of color, women, LGBTQIA+, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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.

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 - laumartin@mcw.

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Medical College of Wisconsin

At the core of everything we do at the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is the pursuit of new knowledge and the power of academic medicine.

Bringing together the world's top scientists and clinicians, inspired students, and invested communities, we are driven to solve the most complex challenges in health and society.

MCW is home to a diverse group of thought leaders collaborating to build a healthier world and a continuous cycle of life-changing knowledge.

MCW has approximately 1,600 full-time and part-time faculty and approximately 3,445 full-time employees.

Milwaukee

Milwaukee, the largest city in Wisconsin, is located on Lake Michigan's western shore. A metropolitan area with more than 1.

5 million people, Milwaukee is an affordable, comfortable place to live, work, and play, big enough to be exciting and uncongested enough to get around easily.

Milwaukee's many neighborhoods have incredible charm, accommodating a variety of lifestyles, from high-rise apartments to small farms.

Nestled along a magnificent bluff overlooking Lake Michigan, Milwaukee's downtown is home to botanical gardens, museums, a theater district, the world champion Milwaukee Bucks, the Milwaukee Brewers, and many fine restaurants.

The lake and its harbors are skirted by scenic parklands and provide first-class opportunities for recreation, including hiking, cycling, boating, and more.

A recent study ranked Milwaukee as the 15th most walkable of the 50 largest US cities.

Preferred Schedule : Full-time 1.0 FTE; Rotating schedule with shifts 4pm - 2am and 5pm - 1am for Mondays to Fridays, 12pm to 12am on weekends, with a minimum of 31 weekend shifts per year, and 1 major and 1 minor holiday per year.

Preferred Schedule :

Position Requirements :

Preferred Experience : Previous hospital medicine or inpatient experience preferred; clinical rotations in internal or hospitalist medicine a plus.

Minimum Education :

Advanced Practice Nurse : Master's Degree or higher in Nursing

Physician Assistant : Bachelor's Degree or higher in Physician Assistant Studies

Minimum Requirements :

or eligible

Advanced Practice Nurse Physician Assistant

Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner Wisconsin Physician Assistant License

Wisconsin RN License Certification by NCCPA

Wisconsin Advanced Practice Nurse Prescriber License AHA ACLS, AHA BLS, DEA

Acute Care preferred, Adult or FNP considered

AHA ACLS, AHA BLS, DEA

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.