Advanced Practice Provider (PA / NP) - Surgical Critical Care (Part Time)

Position Description :

The Medical College of Wisconsin's Department of Surgery is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide primary or specialty medical care within defined scope of practice under the supervision of a licensed physician and in accordance with MCW / FMLH / CHW policies and procedures. Located in Milwaukee, WI at Froedtert Hospital .

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.

In this role you will be responsible for the following :

• Collaborates with interdisciplinary health care teams in diagnosis and treatment of conditions requiring surgical intervention in inpatient environment as a member of the Trauma and Surgical ICU team.
• 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 trauma / critical care surgery 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 Joint 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.
• Attends daily rounds with faculty and Trauma / Critical Care physician team, presents 24-hour patient report.
• Performs tertiary surveys.
• Acts as a liaison for communication of care plans and discharge destinations from ICU to floor teams. Attends care coordination rounds as able.
• Participates in Trauma / Critical Care Surgery performance improvement activities to ensure the quality of care and effectiveness of service.

Core Advanced Practice Responsibilities

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 APPs

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. Formal applications are preferred but nominations and communication of interest, including current Resume / CV and optional a cover letter stating reasons for interest in the role, may be submitted to : Sarah Cousland, Sr Physician and APP Recruiter, scousland@mcw.edu

Learn more : All Available APP Opportunities

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 :

This is a 0.75 FTE. There is day with some night rotations, 13 hour shifts. Total shifts per 4 week block are 12

Position Requirements :

Preferred Experience : 2+ years of acute care / critical care experience preferred. Critical Care Fellowship experience preferred.

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 :

Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner

Physician Assistant

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