Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery APP/NP — Inpatient Care

The Medical College of Wisconsin, Inc.; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) in partnership with Children’s Wisconsin seeks an experienced Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) to support the Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery division. You will evaluate patients and render care in inpatient, operating room, and outpatient settings for congenital heart disease, collaborating within a multidisciplinary team.

The ideal candidate has pediatric cardiac surgery experience, strong communication, agility, and critical thinking, and will

Qualifications

• Minimum Education: Advanced Practice Nurse: Master’s Degree or higher in Nursing; Physician Assistant: Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Physician Assistant Studies.
• Required licensure: Wisconsin RN license; Wisconsin Advanced Practice Nurse Prescriber License; NCCPA certification; DEA licensure; CITI certification; AHA BCLS.
• Preferred: 2–3 years of surgical experience in pediatric cardiac care.

Responsibilities

• Postoperative procedures including chest tube management, arterial/ intracardiac lines, wound care and VAD support.
• Intraoperative assistance at the level of experience, including chest opening to pericardium and closure.
• Provide after-hours patient care and on-call coverage as needed.
• Deliver services across multiple hospital sites based on practice location.
• Participate in administrative and non-clinical activities as required.

Skills

Agility

Excellent communication

Critical thinking

CT surgery experience

Education

Master’s Degree or higher (Nurse Practitioner)

Bachelor’s Degree or higher (Physician Assistant)

Job description

The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) in partnership with Children’s Wisconsin seeks an experienced Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) to support the Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery division. You will evaluate patients and render care in inpatient, operating room, and outpatient settings for congenital heart disease, collaborating within a multidisciplinary team.

The ideal candidate has pediatric cardiac surgery experience, strong communication, agility, and critical thinking, and will