Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant - Pediatric ICU, Cardiac ICU Program

UW Health; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Parental leave

Adoption assistance

Tuition benefits

Referral bonus

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

UW Health is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join the PICU expansion team at American Family Children's Hospital in Madison, WI. The role focuses on inpatient pediatric care, with 100% FTE and shifts transitioning to 12 hours, including rotating weekends.

The APRN/PA will perform comprehensive daily assessments, participate in rounds, and execute procedures under scope-of-practice guidelines. Benefits include comprehensive coverage and tuition assistance.

Qualifications

• Minimum education: NP requires Master’s or Doctorate in Nursing; PA requires Bachelor’s or Master’s in PA.
• Licensure: Wisconsin NP or PA licensure (Active).
• NP requires active RN and APRN certifications with prescriptive authority; board certification in acute care pediatrics may be included.
• PA requires active PA license with prescriptive authority and PA board certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive inpatient pediatric care on the PICU expansion team.
• Conduct daily physical assessments of patients with acute health problems.
• Participate in daily rounds and adjust care plans with attendings and consultants.
• Perform routine clinical procedures per protocol (sedations, line placement, airway management).

Skills

Pediatric care

Inpatient care

Team collaboration

Clinical assessment

Education

Nursing degree (MSN/ DNP)

PA degree (Bachelor's/Master's)

Job description

Work Schedule:
100% FTE; (Currently 10 hour shifts, transitioning to 12 hour shifts in the future) with rotating weekends.

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

We are seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to:

• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary health team to provide comprehensive care to both well and ill pediatric patients in an inpatient setting.
• Conduct comprehensive daily physical assessment of patients with acute health problems.
• Participate in daily rounding and collaborate with attendings and consulting team to adjust plans of care.
• Perform routine clinical procedures independently as outlined in practice agreements/scope of practice including, but not limited to, the following: sedations per protocol, line placement for venous or arterial access, airway management.

Learn more about the PICU expansion at American Family Children's Hospital

At UW Health, you will have:

• An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two-week paid parental leave and adoption assistance.

• Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.

• Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well-being.

• Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.

• The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions.

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 - 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: Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner.

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.

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 six 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.