Description
Position Summary:
The Medical College of Wisconsin’s Department of Surgery, Division of Transplant Surgery is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide specialty medical care within the Transplant Surgery service. This position provides a broad range of services to patient of the Froedtert and the Medical College of Wisconsin (F&MCW) Transplant Service Line located in Milwaukee, WI. The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) works as a member of a multidisciplinary health care team who will contribute to excellence in program administration, patient care, patient safety, research, quality improvement, and teaching.
Position Highlights:
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Collaborate with interdisciplinary Health care teams in diagnosis and treatment of Kidney/Pancreas and Liver Program patients as a member of the Transplant Surgery team
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Manage the transplant population including evaluation and preoperative care, as well as follow up postoperative care and coordination of on-going care
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Develop expertise in cross continuum care management and treatment interventions specific to this patient population
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Educate patients and families on preoperative and postoperative care
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Facilitate and communicate patient, family and other care organizations to promote continuity across the continuum of care
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Evaluate quality outcomes for the patients under the care of transplant surgery care teams through participation in the development of quality indicators and outcomes
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Collaborate with other consultative care teams and the primary team in the management of Kidney and Liver diseases
Procedure for Candidacy
To submit your application, please click on “Apply Now.” You will create a candidate profile, and you will be prompted to upload your CV and your cover letter, describing your interest and qualifications. References will be required at an appropriate time in the process. All interactions will remain confidential, and no inquiries will be made without the consent of the applicant. Application review will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
For inquiries or to learn more, please contact:
Kate Dillon, Physician and APP Recruiter, Sr.
#LI-KD1
Qualifications:
Preferred Experience:
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Previous experience working within Transplant Surgery is preferred
Minimum Education:
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Advanced Practice Nurse: Master’s Degree or higher in Nursing from a nationally accredited organization.
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Physician Assistant: Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Physician Assistant Studies from an ARC-PA-accredited organization.
Minimum Requirements:
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Advanced Practice Nurse/ Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner
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Wisconsin RN License
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Wisconsin Advanced Practice Nurse Prescriber License
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Certification Requirements:
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American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
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American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)
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Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) required within 6 months of start date
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DEA registration
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Nurse Practitioner Certification from a nationally accredited professional nursing organization
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Acute care nurse practitioner preferred.
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Will consider FNP or adult care with 2 or more years' experience on Inpatient service or ICU.
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Physician Assistant
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Wisconsin Physician Assistant License
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Certification by National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
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Certification Requirements:
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American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
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American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)
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Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) required within 6 months of start date
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DEA registration
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Learn about Advanced Practice Providers
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.
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All of our endeavors at MCW, from our internal operations to our interactions with our partners, are driven by our shared organizational values: acting in Caring ways – engaging in Collaborative efforts – approaching our world with Curiosity – advancing Inclusive practices – demonstrating Integrity in all we do – treating everyone with Respect. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that values diversity in backgrounds, experiences and perspectives through merit-based processes, and in alignment with all applicable laws. We believe that embracing human differences is critical to realize our vision of a healthier world, and we recognize that a healthy and thriving community starts from within. Our values define who we are, what we stand for and how we conduct ourselves at MCW. If you believe in embracing individuality and working together according to these principles to improve health for all, then MCW is the place for you.
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