Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant - Inpatient Primary Cardiology

Davita Inc.; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare organization as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in Inpatient Primary Cardiology. In this full-time role at University Hospital in Madison, you'll work collaboratively within a team, managing diverse cardiac patients while engaging in comprehensive care coordination.

Qualifications

• Active RN and APRN certifications and licenses required for Nurse Practitioners.
• Active PA license and board certification are required for Physician Assistants.
• All applicants must have an Active DEA license or ability to apply prior to hire.

Responsibilities

• Care for a wide variety of cardiology patients in a team-based model.
• Manage acute cardiac conditions and provide holistic care coordination.
• Participate in daily team rounds and adjust patient care plans.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Holistic Care Coordination

Medication Management

Education

Master's or Doctorate's degree from accredited Nursing Program

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

Job description

Work Schedule:

This is a full-time position with a starting schedule of 8-hour workdays working from 3 PM - 11 PM. Schedule to include 5 workdays, with a variable weekly schedule (Monday through Sunday), including a 1:4 weekend rotation and holiday rotation. With service line expansion to a 24/7 model, future schedule will also consist of rotating overnight coverage (Monday - Sunday) and holidays. Shifts can vary based on operational needs. The applicant hired into this position will work at University Hospital at 600 Highland Avenue in Madison, WI.

Be part of something remarkable

The Primary Cardiology Inpatient service is growing and hiring multiple advanced practice providers.

Join the #1 hospital in WI and one of the largest specialty groups within UW Health.

We are seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Inpatient Primary Cardiology to:

• Work in a team-based model to care for a wide variety of cardiology patients alongside residents, cardiology fellows, and attending physicians.


• Perform daily medical management for cardiology patients needing general, IMC, levels of care as part of a primary service team.


• To manage both acute cardiac conditions as well as other acute and chronic non-cardiac problems such as kidney disease, anemia, electrolyte disturbances, sepsis, pneumonia, diabetes, etc.


• Participate in daily team rounds to adjust plans of care. This includes lab and radiology interpretation, hemodynamic and telemetry monitoring, medication management, communication with patients and families, participation in multi-disciplinary rounds, consultation of other services, and engagement in teaching rounds.


• Perform admissions, transfers, and discharges and provide holistic care coordination for cardiology patients on the service.

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

Licenses and Certifications:

Minimum - State of Wisconsin NP or PA licensure

If Nurse Practitioner*:

• Active RN and APRN certifications and licenses, including prescriptive authority, in state(s) of practice AND


• Active board certification as a NP in area of clinical practice. These may include the following: Adult, Adult/Gerontology Acute Care, Adult/Gerontology Primary Care.

If Physician Assistant*:

• Active PA license, including prescriptive authority, in state(s) of practice 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

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.

University Hospital in Madison is a Magnet-designated facility that's ranked Wisconsin's #1 hospital and considered one of the nation's leading hospitals, teaching institutions and referral centers.

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