ADVANCED PRACTICE PROVIDER (NP/PA) - NEUROSURGERY SPINECARE
Company: Medical College of Wisconsin
Location: Milwaukee
Posted on: September 21, 2024
Job Description:
Position Description:
The Medical College of Wisconsin's Department of Neurosurgery is
seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to support the
Neurosurgical Spine Specialty services located in Milwaukee,
Wisconsin at the Tosa Health Center. Additional converges will take
place at Froedtert Hospital and Froedtert Menomonee Falls Hospital.
MCW Department of Neurosurgery will advance the field of
neurological surgery through world-class care, groundbreaking
research, and innovative education. Our neurosurgeons staff the
only Level 1 Trauma Centers in southeastern Wisconsin. 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. The Ideal Candidate will be a new or
experience clinician/APP wanting 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 both an inpatient and
outpatient setting. In this role you will:
- Collaborates with interdisciplinary health care teams in
diagnosis and treatment of conditions requiring neurosurgical
intervention in blended environment as a member of the Neurosurgery
Service.Writes accurate and timely progress notes, procedure notes,
and/or admission and transfer orders.
- Order, perform, and interpret screening and diagnostic
procedures and tests, and appropriately communicates and documents
information.
- Privileged to perform procedures beyond core as identified by
the neurosurgical services.
- Facilitates and communicates with patient, family, and staff to
promote continuity of care across the continuum of care.
- Attend required training and meets key regulatory requirements,
including those of the privileging institution, CMS, and the Join
Commission.
- Evaluates quality outcomes for the patients receiving care of
this team through participation in the development of quality
indicators and outcomes dashboard.
- 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.
- Works in both the ambulatory and inpatient environments. 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. The above statements are intended to
describe the general nature and level of work being performed by
most people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an
exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and requirements.
Scheduling flexibility is required to accommodate changing business
needs. Learn more about: MCW Neurosurgery MCW Neurosurgery -
SpineCare MCW APPs Max Lee, MD Our Commitment to Mental Health and
Wellbeing MCW recognizes the hard work and multiple
responsibilities of our faculty and staff and is committed to
improving wellness and wellbeing. As part of MCW's commitment, a
multitude of resources are provided and encouraged including the
Well-Being Index, literature/research, courses, and peer support
programs. MCW's benefits specific to mental health include:
- Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP): A free,
confidential resource available to employees, dependents, and
household members for mental health and well-being.
- Monthly Wellness Newsletter: Provides resources, tools, and
events to support the whole person by providing emotional
well-being, nutrition, physical activity, self-care, social,
spiritual, and financial wellness.
- Wellness Champions: 80+ employees serve as Wellness Champions
to encourage mental, physical, social, and spiritual health through
formal programs and informal opportunities to enhance wellness
within teams and departments. Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity,
and Inclusion The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is committed
to creating an inclusive and welcoming workplace that includes
individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences. 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. We strive to integrate our human and
social differences into MCW's functioning, strategies and culture
to create a diverse and equitable workplace. If you believe
embracing individuality and working together makes us stronger,
then MCW is the place for you. People of color, women, LGBTQIA+,
veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. 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 a diverse
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. 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, should be included in a formal application or may be
submitted to: Lauren Martin, APP Recruiter - laumartin@mcw.edu
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Learn more: All Available APP Opportunities Medical College of
Wisconsin At the core of everything we do at the Medical College of
Wisconsin (MCW) is the pursuit of new knowledge and the power of
academic medicine. Bringing together the world's top scientists and
clinicians, inspired students, and invested communities, we are
driven to solve the most complex challenges in health and society.
MCW is home to a diverse group of thought leaders collaborating to
build a healthier world and a continuous cycle of life-changing
knowledge. MCW has approximately 1,600 full-time and part-time
faculty and approximately 3,445 full-time employees. 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.
Preferred Schedule:
Scheduling flexibility required to provide for an appropriate level
of patient care coverage.
Position Requirements:
Preferred Experience: 2+ years of APP experience or relevant
neurosurgical experience 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 preferred,
Adult & FNP considered AHA ACLS, AHA BLS, DEA
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 a diverse 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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