Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant – Outpatient Pediatric Cardiology

UW Health; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

UW Health in Madison, Wisconsin, seeks a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join the ambulatory Cardiac Program. You will perform comprehensive assessments, order tests, prescribe medications, and develop outpatient treatment plans for pediatric cardiac patients.

Join a dedicated team within a Magnet-designated facility offering APP leadership and recognition opportunities while contributing to high-quality, cost-effective care for children and families.

Qualifications

• NP path requires a Master’s or Doctorate in Nursing from an accredited program.
• PA path requires a Bachelor’s or Master’s from an accredited PA program.
• Active Wisconsin RN and APNP license with board certification or PA license with board certification.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive health history and physical assessments for new and follow-up patients.
• Order and interpret laboratory and imaging studies.
• Order and prescribe appropriate medications.
• Develop outpatient treatment plans and provide counseling for patients and families.
• Collaborate with ambulatory care teams and participate in APP leadership structures.

Skills

Nurse Practitioner

Physician Assistant

Clinical assessment

Prescribing medications

Outpatient care

Patient education

Education

Master’s or Doctorate’s degree in Nursing

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

Job description

Work Schedule: 1.0 FTE, 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM- 5:00 PM.

Job Description

1.0 FTE, 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM- 5:00 PM.

Be part of something remarkable

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

Join the growing Cardiac Program at the American Family Children’s Hospital and be part of a dedicated team! You will be caring for children with cardiac conditions.

We are seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to:

• Conduct comprehensive health history and physical assessment for new and follow up patients with diagnoses such as hyperlipidemia, syncope, new murmurs.
• Order and interpret appropriate laboratory and imaging studies
• Order and prescribe appropriate medications
• Develop outpatient treatment plans
• Provide counseling and education to promote wellness with patients and families.
• 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:

Minimum -

• 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:

If Nurse Practitioner:

• Active RN and APNP 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.

UW Medical Foundation benefits