Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA), Inpatient 2- Medical ICU (MICU)

Position Description:

The Department of Medicine, Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to medically manage complex patients within our 26-bed Medical ICU located in Milwaukee, WI at Froedtert Hospital.

The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) works with pulmonary & critical care faculty in collaboration with a multidisciplinary health care team including members of the teaching service, and will contribute to excellence in program administration, patient care, patient safety, research, quality improvement, and teaching. This position will provide a broad range of diagnostic & therapeutic services for the patients of the Department of Medicine, Division of Pulmonary & Critical Care.

The Ideal Candidate has a passion for Critical Care medical management looking to be part of a thriving and very collaborative academic practice at the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW). Areas of responsibility will include, but not be limited to providing direct patient care to patients in an ICU setting.

In this role you will:

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary health care teams in diagnosis and treatment of conditions requiring critical care intervention in inpatient environment as a member of the Pulmonary Critical Care team.
• Facilitate and communicate with patient, family and staff to promote continuity of care across the continuum of care.
• Evaluate quality outcomes for the patients receiving care of this team through participation in the development of quality indicators and outcomes dashboard
• Complete daily rounds with the Attending Intensivist Physician team, presenting 24-hour patient report.
• Perform advanced procedures consistent with privileges and competency validation, including but not limited to minor suturing, line and tube placements and removal, ultrasound guided evaluations/procedures, and ventilator management
• Act as liaison for communication of care plans and discharge destinations from ICU to floor teams.

Core Advanced Practice Responsibilities:

• Perform comprehensive histories and physical exams, identifies normal and abnormal findings, including physical, cognitive, and psychosocial status.
• Order, perform, and interpret screening and diagnostic procedures and tests, and appropriately communicates and documents information
• Write accurate and timely progress notes, procedure notes, and/or admission and transfer orders
• Develop pharmaceutical and non-pharmaceutical treatment plans.
• Monitor effectiveness of plan of care
• Educate patients on disease and treatment plans.
• Perform procedures as trained and appropriately credentialed.
• Document within the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) and completes other necessary documents.
• Collaborate and/or consults with physicians and other health care providers as appropriate.
• Educates, counsels, and assists patients and families regarding current health problems, health maintenance activities and preventive behaviors.
• Attend required training and meets key regulatory requirements, including those of the privileging institution, CMS, and the Joint Commission.
• Acquires information on the most current development and trends in the Physician Assistant field and/or Nurse Practitioner field, through educational programs, in-services, professional associates, and current literature.

This position will require 12-hour rotating day shifts with expectations for some weekends & holidays, as well as overnight shifts approximately 2 times per month. Scheduling flexibility is required to provide an appropriate level of patient care coverage.

Learn more about:

MCW Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine Rahul Sudhir Nanchal, MD

Froedtert Hospital

MCW APPs

Application review will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

All interactions will remain confidential, and no inquiries will be made without the consent of the applicant. Nominations and applications, including current Resume/CV and optional a cover letter stating reasons for interest in the role, may be submitted to:

Gina Haldiman, Sr. Physician & APP Recruiter; rhaldiman@mcw.edu Learn more: All Available APP Opportunities

Medical College of Wisconsin

The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is the state's only private medical school and health sciences graduate school. MCW consists of a School of Medicine with campuses in Milwaukee, Green Bay and Central Wisconsin, a School of Graduate Studies, and a School of Pharmacy. MCW is a major national research center ranking in the top third of U.S. medical schools in NIH funding and is the second largest research institution in Wisconsin. Academic medicine is at the core of everything we do at MCW, bringing together scientists, clinicians, students and community members to solve the most complex challenges in health and society. MCW is a diverse group of thought leaders collaborating to pioneer pathways to a healthier world. Every study we conduct and every patient we see leads to new learning and a continuous cycle of life-changing knowledge and innovation.

Approximately 1,780 MCW physicians and approximately 905 advanced practice providers care for more than 484,000 patients of all ages annually at Froedtert Hospital, Zablocki VA Medical Center, Children's Wisconsin, and many other hospitals and clinics throughout eastern Wisconsin, representing more than 5.1 million patient visits annually.

The beautiful, safe and modern campus of the Milwaukee Regional Medical Center (MRMC) houses Froedtert Hospital, Children's Wisconsin, Curative Care Network, Versiti Blood Research Institute and the Milwaukee County Behavioral Health Division. These member entities share a common mission of excellence in patient care, medical education, biomedical research and community service.

Milwaukee

Milwaukee, the largest city in Wisconsin, is located on Lake Michigan's western shore. A metropolitan area with more than 1.5 million people, Milwaukee is an affordable, comfortable place to live, work, and play, big enough to be exciting and uncongested enough to get around easily. Milwaukee's many neighborhoods have incredible charm, accommodating a variety of lifestyles, from high-rise apartments to small farms. Nestled along a magnificent bluff overlooking Lake Michigan, Milwaukee's downtown is home to botanical gardens, museums, a theater district, the world champion Milwaukee Bucks, the Milwaukee Brewers, and many fine restaurants. The lake and its harbors are skirted by scenic parklands and provide first-class opportunities for recreation, including hiking, cycling, boating, and more. A recent study ranked Milwaukee as the 15th most walkable of the 50 largest US cities.

Schedule: 12-hour rotating day shifts with expectations for some nights, weekends, & holidays

Preferred Schedule:



12-hour Rotating Shifts with expectations for some nights, weekends & holidays. Will require overnight shifts approximately 2 times per month.

Position Requirements:

Preferred Experience: Prior APP/RN Critical Care experience a plus!

Minimum Education:

Advanced Practice Nurse: Master's Degree or higher in Nursing
Physician Assistant: Bachelor's Degree or higher in Physician Assistant Studies

Minimum Requirements:

*or eligible

Advanced Practice Nurse Physician Assistant

Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner Wisconsin Physician Assistant License

Wisconsin RN License Certification by NCCPA

Wisconsin Advanced Practice Nurse Prescriber License AHA ACLS, AHA BLS, DEA

Acute Care

AHA ACLS, AHA BLS, DEA

CITI Certification to be completed within 90 days of hire, FCCS Course completion within first 6 months

MCW as an Equal Opportunity Employer and Commitment to Non-Discrimination


The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristic, or military status. Employees, students, applicants, or other members of the MCW community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic.

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