APP Inpatient 2 - Solid Organ Transplant Surgery

Position Description:

The Medical College of Wisconsin and the Department of Surgery, Division of Transplant Surgery are seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join the Solid Organ Transplant Surgery service located in Milwaukee, WI at Froedtert Hospital.

The Division of Transplant Surgery provides abdominal organ transplantation at Froedtert Hospital and Children's Wisconsin. The division provides general surgical services for patients with end-stage organ failure. The ongoing goals of the division are to provide state-of-the-art transplant-related services, laboratory and clinical research and teaching of residents and students.

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 is looking to begin or grow their career within a inpatient acute care and critical care setting who desires 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 patients within the inpatient and critical care setting.

In this role you will:

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary health care teams in diagnosis and treatment of conditions requiring Transplant Surgery intervention in inpatient environment as a member of the Transplant Surgery APP Team .
• Write 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 Transplant 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.
• Evaluate quality outcomes for patients receiving care through participation in the development of quality indicators and outcomes dashboard.
• Acquire 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.
• Round with attending team and presents assigned patients.
• Perform minor suturing, complex wound management, line and tube placements and removal.
• Provide critical care management in the Transplant ICU requiring ventilator privilege maintenance.

Core Advanced Practice Responsibilities

• Performs comprehensive histories and physical exams, identifies normal and abnormal findings, including physical, cognitive, and psychosocial status.
• Orders and interprets laboratory and diagnostic tests.
• Develops pharmaceutical and non-pharmaceutical treatment plans.
• Monitors effectiveness of plan of care.
• Educates patients on disease and treatment plans.
• Performs procedures as trained and appropriately credentialed.
• Documents within the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) and completes other necessary documents.
• Collaborates 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.

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.

Position Highlights

• Robust Entry to Practice Program
• Rotational schedule to cover 24/7 staffing needs (A combination of days and nights)
• Teaching opportunities
• 20 bed TICU and coverage of Transplant patients in the inpatient ward
• Multi-disciplinary practice inclusive of procedures

Benefits

• 20 days vacation and 8 observed holidays + paid sick time
• Professional certification and licensure reimbursement
• CME annual allowance
• 8% matching 403(b) after two years of employment
• Robust benefits package, including health, dental, life insurance, and disability coverage
• Adoption assistance, tuition reimbursement program, wellness programs, and more special benefits

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.

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.

Application review will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Contact: Sarah Cousland, Sr. Executive Faculty Recruiter - scousland@mcw.edu

Preferred Schedule:

Position Requirements:

Preferred Experience:

* 2+ years' experience working as an independent Advanced Practice Provider in a Cardiothoracic Surgical role is highly desired.
* Previous experience working within Cardiothoracic Surgery, Cardiology, Pulmonary/Thoracic, or Cancer services is preferred.
* Strong preference for extensive experience with Cardiothoracic procedures, especially with Endoscopic Vein Harvest.

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, Will consider Adult Care or Family NP
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.

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