Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant - Inpatient Pediatric Cardiology

University of Wisconsin Medical Foundation; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

APP Advisory Council

APP Leadership

Job summary

University of Wisconsin Medical Foundation is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join its inpatient pediatric cardiac teams at UW Health in Madison. The role involves caring for pediatric cardiac patients, daily rounding with attendings, and developing discharge plans.

Requires NP or PA education, Wisconsin licensure, and board certification, plus DEA and CPR/ALS certifications as applicable.

Qualifications

• RN and APRN license in Wisconsin and active board certification as an NP in acute care pediatric, primary care pediatric, or family practice
• Active PA license in Wisconsin and active PA board certification
• Active DEA license or ability to obtain
• CPR certification and ACLS/PALS/NRP if relevant to practice area

Responsibilities

• Care for pediatric cardiac patients on inpatient teams and consults (Peds CVICU and NICU)
• Participate in daily rounding and collaborate with attendings and consulting team
• Conduct comprehensive daily physical assessments
• Order and interpret labs and imaging studies
• Order and prescribe medications
• Develop discharge plans and provide education

Education

Master's or Doctorate from accredited Nursing Program

Bachelor's or Master's degree from accredited PA Program

Job description

Work Schedule:1.0 FTE, 40 hours per week, 4-10 hour shifts, Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM- 5:00 PM with rotating weekends.

Be part of something remarkable

As an Advanced Practice Provider, you'll play an integral role in our inpatient care teams by providing high-quality, cost-effective care to patients.

We are seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to:

• Care for pediatric cardiac patients on the inpatient teams and consults including the Peds CVICU and Neonatal ICU
• Participate in daily rounding and collaborate with attendings and consulting team to adjust plans of care
• Conduct comprehensive daily physical assessments
• Order and interpret appropriate laboratory and imaging studies
• Order and prescribe appropriate medications
• Develop discharge plans and provide education

• UW Health's Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Advisory Council ensures that your voices are heard. This unique advisory council serves to promote, support, advocate and advise on APP practice and provide expertise and counsel on APP roles across the organization.
• UW Health is committed to recognizing our advanced practice providers for their outstanding commitment and service to our patients and their profession. There are routine employee recognition and appreciation activities to participate in throughout the year.
• UW Health supports a unique APP leadership structure in which all APPs report to the Department of Advanced Practice, led by advanced practice providers. These leaders advocate for advanced practice providers amongst UW Health administrators.

Education:

• If Nurse Practitioner: Master's or Doctorate's degree from accredited Nursing Program
• If Physician Assistant: Bachelor's or Master's degree from accredited PA Program.

Licenses and Certifications:

Minimum -

If Nurse Practitioner:

• Active RN and APRN license in State of Wisconsin AND
• Active board certification as a NP in the following: Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, Family Practice.

If Physician Assistant:

• Active PA license in State of Wisconsin AND
• Active PA board certification.

All Nurse Practitioner and Physician Assistant applicants must have:

• Active DEA license or ability to apply for such license prior to or upon hire.
• CPR certification and advanced life support certifications if relevant to practice area (ACLS, PALS, NRP).

Our Commitment to Social Impact and Belonging:

UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

American Family Children's Hospital

in Madison, Wisconsin-also a Magnet-designated facility-provides specialized care in a healing environment designed especially for pediatric patients and their families. American Family Children's Hospital is a comprehensive pediatric medical and surgical center ranked among the top 50 children's hospitals in four medical and surgical specialties, with nationally recognized pediatric specialists in a wide range of fields. It is also home to our Level One Pediatric Trauma Center and Level IV NICU, which cares for the tiniest patients throughout Wisconsin and beyond.

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