Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) – Hospitalist, Nocturnist

Medical College of Wisconsin - Internal; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join their dynamic Hospitalist Medicine team. This role involves providing high-quality patient care in a collaborative environment, assessing and managing urgent care needs, and working closely with a multidisciplinary team to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Ideal candidates will thrive in a fast-paced academic setting, contributing to patient safety, quality improvement, and research initiatives. If you are passionate about making a difference in patient care and enjoy working in a supportive team atmosphere, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible Scheduling

Continuing Education Opportunities

Health Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Professional Development

Wellness Programs

Qualifications

• Must possess a Master's degree in Nursing or PA studies.
• Experience in inpatient settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide initial and ongoing assessment and management of urgent care issues.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams for patient diagnosis and treatment.
• Document patient care accurately and timely.

Skills

Patient Assessment

Critical Care Management

Collaboration with Healthcare Teams

Documentation in EMR

Patient Education

Education

Master's Degree in Nursing or Physician Assistant Studies

Board Certification as Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Tools

Electronic Medical Record (EMR)

Job 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 an inpatient environment as a member of the Hospitalist services.
• Provides initial and ongoing assessment and management of urgent care issues at night related to internal medicine or critical care needs.
• Writes accurate and timely progress notes, procedure notes, and/or admission, discharge, and transfer orders.
• Orders, performs, and interprets screening and diagnostic procedures and tests, and appropriately communicates and documents information.
• Privileged to perform procedures beyond core as identified by the General Internal Medicine- 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

• 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.

Learn more about:
MCW General Internal Medicine MCW Hospitalists

Froedtert Hospital 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. Nominations and applications, including current Resume/CV and optional a cover letter stating reasons for interest in the role, may be submitted to: Emily Roth, Physician and APP Recruiter, [e-mail]

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 hasapproximately 1,600full-time and part-time faculty andapproximately 3,445full-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.