Surgical Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Urology

Description

JOB SUMMARY

The Surgical Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant provides patient services under the supervision of a licensed physician, according to Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant Protocol, and within the scope of the Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant License in the State of Wisconsin.

The Surgical Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant ensures continuity between clinical practice and standards of care as well as promotes and aids in patient preparation for discharge.

This individual works collaboratively with physicians, nurses, case managers, and other health care disciplines utilizing a team approach to healthcare.

In this role, you will assist with a busy Urology practice alongside two physicians and a Physician Assistant. This position will see patients in clinic as well as assist in the OR.

Call will be a part of this role at a rotation of 1 : 7 and will include all surgery specialties.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

Minimum Required : Master’s Degree in Nursing or Physician Assistant.

Preferred / Optional : None

EXPERIENCE

Minimum Required : None

Preferred / Optional : One to two years’ nursing experience in specialty.

CERTIFICATIONS / LICENSES

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 awarded by the American Heart Association (AHA) within three months of hire. Additional department-specific certifications, licenses, or memberships may be required (varies by department / location).

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

Minocqua, Wisconsin

In the Northwoods you will find a relaxed, safe and secure environment. The area is known for its small-town friendliness - a place where neighbors truly care about each other.

With an extremely low crime rate, our Northwoods communities are perfect for raising healthy children and supporting old-fashioned family values.

Education is a top priority in Minocqua, with the state of Wisconsin ranking consistently in the top 3 nationally, and our elementary schools ranking higher than state averages.

When you want to travel out of the area you will have access to the Rhinelander Airport in 30 minutes and the Central WI Airport is 90 minutes away;

Madison is a 3 hour drive, Minneapolis / St. Paul is a 4 hour drive, Milwaukee or Chicago is a 5 hour drive and you’re only 90 minutes to the Shores of Lake Superior.

Lakeland area population is approximately 10,000.

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.