Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant - Robotic Bedside First Assistant

UW Health; Madison, Middletown (WI, CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join their advanced care team. This role involves providing high-quality, cost-effective care, assisting in robotic surgical cases, and ensuring patient safety throughout the perioperative process. The organization is committed to diversity and inclusion, making it an ideal workplace for individuals from various backgrounds. With a focus on innovative healthcare solutions, this position offers a chance to make a significant impact in a Magnet-designated facility recognized as one of the nation's leading hospitals.

Qualifications

• Master's or Doctorate degree for Nurse Practitioners.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree for Physician Assistants.

Responsibilities

• Provide first-assist coverage for robotic surgical cases.
• Assist patients through the perioperative experience.

Skills

Patient Care

Robotic Surgery Assistance

Communication Skills

Perioperative Experience

Education

Master's or Doctorate in Nursing

Bachelor's or Master's in PA

Job description

Work Schedule:

100% FTE, Monday-Friday, four 10-hour shifts. Hours may vary based on the needs of the department.

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

We are seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to:

1. Provide bedside first-assist coverage for Robotic Surgical Cases for the following surgical services: Thoracic, Minimally Invasive, Transplant, and Surgical Oncology for surgical efficiency and patient safety.
2. Assist in navigating patients through the perioperative experience from Pre-op area, intraoperatively, until PACU.
3. Communicate with all members of the perioperative team regarding physician requests, preferences, supplies, and equipment related to robotic procedures.

Education:

Minimum -

If Nurse Practitioner: Master's or Doctorate degree from an accredited Nursing Program.

If Physician Assistant: Bachelor's or Master's degree from an accredited PA Program.

Licenses and Certifications:

Minimum -

If Nurse Practitioner: Active RN, RN First Assist, and APNP license in the State of Wisconsin AND active board certification as a NP in Adult; Adult/Gerontology Primary Care; Emergency; Family; Gerontology.

If Physician Assistant: Active PA license in the 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 AND CPR certification.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

UW Health is committed to being a diverse, inclusive, and anti-racist workplace and is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. We value the unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work. Applications from Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC), LGBTQ+ and non-binary individuals, women, persons with disabilities, military service members, and veterans are strongly encouraged. EOE, including disability/veterans.

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

UW Health East Madison Hospital is UW Health's newest hospital and one of the most advanced hospitals and wellness centers in the country. Our mission is to diagnose, treat, and partner with you in health and wellness.

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