Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) - Solid Organ Transplant Surgery - Inpatient 2

mcw; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Night shift pay

CME reimbursement

Collaborative multidisciplinary team

Growth opportunities

Job summary

The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) Department of Surgery, Division of Transplant Surgery seeks a Nocturnist Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to provide night-time specialty care for the Transplant Surgery service in Milwaukee, WI. The APP will work within a multidisciplinary team, contributing to patient care, safety, research, and teaching.

Responsibilities include evaluation and management of kidney/pancreas and liver transplant patients, preoperative

Qualifications

• Master's degree required for APRN; PA degree required for PA track.
• BLS certification and DEA eligibility required.
• APRN licensure in Wisconsin or PA license in good standing, with NCCPA certification.
• Will consider FNP or adult care with 2+ years’ inpatient/ICU experience.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams in diagnosis and treatment of transplant patients.
• Manage transplant population including evaluation, preoperative and postoperative care.
• Educate patients and families on preoperative and postoperative care.
• Coordinate care across continuum and monitor quality indicators and outcomes.
• Support teaching, research, and professional development within the transplant service.

Skills

BLS Certification

Education

Master's degree in Nursing (APRN)

Bachelor's degree in Physician Assistant Studies

APRN Licensure Wisconsin

NCCPA Certification

Job description

Position Summary:

The Medical College of Wisconsin's Department of Surgery, Division of Transplant Surgery is seeking a Nocturnist Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to provide night-time specialty care for the Transplant Surgery service. The APP will provide care for patients of the Froedtert and the Medical College of Wisconsin (F&MCW) Transplant Service Line located in Milwaukee, WI as part of a multidisciplinary team. The Advanced Practice Provider will contribute to excellence in program administration, patient care, patient safety, research, quality, improvement, and teaching while delivering high-quality overnight coverage.

Position Highlights:

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary Health care teams in diagnosis and treatment of Kidney/Pancreas and Liver Program patients as a member of the Transplant Surgery team
• Manage the transplant population including evaluation and preoperative care, as well as follow up postoperative care and coordination of on-going care
• Develop expertise in cross continuum care management and treatment interventions specific to this patient population
• Educate patients and families on preoperative and postoperative care
• Facilitate and communicate patient, family and other care organizations to promote continuity across the continuum of care
• Evaluate quality outcomes for the patients under the care of transplant surgery care teams through participation in the development of quality indicators and outcomes
• Collaborate with other consultative care teams and the primary team in the management of Kidney and Liver disease

Benefits & Incentives:

• Sign-on bonus available for qualified candidates
• Competitive compensation for night shifts
• Reimbursement for CME and Professional Expenses
• Supportive, collaborative multidisciplinary team environment
• Opportunities for professional growth, research, and teaching.

Qualifications:

Preferred Experience: Previous experience working within Transplant Surgery is preferred

Minimum Education:

• Advanced Practice Registered Nurse: Master's Degree or higher in Nursing from a nationally accredited organization.
• Physician Assistant: Bachelor's Degree or higher in Physician Assistant Studies from an ARC-PA-accredited organization.

Minimum Requirements:

• BLS Certified (American Heart Association Basic Life Support)
• DEA Eligibility
• Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Wisconsin APRN Licensure
• APRN Certification Nurse Practitioner Certification from a nationally accredited professional nursing organization or historical certification equivalent Adult-Gerontology Acute Care NP (AGACNP)
• Will consider FNP or adult care with 2 or more years' experience on Inpatient service or ICU.
• Physician Assistant Wisconsin Physician Assistant License
• Certification by National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)

Learn about Advanced Practice Providers

Medical College of Wisconsin

The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is the state's only private medical school and health sciences graduate school. MCW consists of a School of Medicine with campuses in Milwaukee, Green Bay and Central Wisconsin, a School of Graduate Studies, and a School of Pharmacy. MCW is a major national research center ranking in the top third of U.S. medical schools in NIH funding and is the second largest research institution in Wisconsin. Academic medicine is at the core of everything we do at MCW, bringing together scientists, clinicians, students and community members to solve the most complex challenges in health and society. MCW is a diverse group of thought leaders collaborating to pioneer pathways to a healthier world. Every study we conduct and every patient we see leads to new learning and a continuous cycle of life-changing knowledge and innovation.

Approximately 1,780 MCW physicians and approximately 905 advanced practice providers care for more than 484,000 patients of all ages annually at Froedtert Hospital, Zablocki VA Medical Center, Children's Wisconsin, and many other hospitals and clinics throughout eastern Wisconsin, representing more than 5.1 million patient visits annually.

The beautiful, safe and modern campus of the Milwaukee Regional Medical Center (MRMC) houses Froedtert Hospital, Children's Wisconsin, Curative Care Network, Versiti Blood Research Institute and the Milwaukee County Behavioral Health Division. These member entities share a common mission of excellence in patient care, medical education, biomedical research and community service.

Commitment to MCW Values

All of our endeavors at MCW, from our internal operations to our interactions with our partners, are driven by our shared organizational values: acting in Caring ways - engaging in Collaborative efforts - approaching our world with Curiosity - advancing Inclusive practices - demonstrating Integrity in all we do - treating everyone with Respect. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that values diversity in backgrounds, experiences