Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant â Inpatient Palliative Care Consults
Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant â Inpatient Palliative Care Consults
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Job Description
Work Schedule:
100% FTE day shift. You will work at University Hospital in Madison WI.
Be part of something remarkable
As an Advanced Practice Provider youll play an integral role on our team by providing high-quality cost-effective care to patients.
We are seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistantto:
- Provide complex symptom management recommendations.
- Work in collaboration with the Palliative Care Medical Director attending medical team and Palliative Care Team members to deliver palliative care to patients in the acute care setting with life-limiting chronic diseases.
- Effectively communicate with patients and family by utilizing concepts of motivational interviewing.
- Perform assessment process to include patient history physical psychosocial and spiritual assessment.
- Provide support counseling and information to patients and families dealing with end-of-life issues or with issues related to life-threatening or serious and complex illness.
At UW Health you will have:
- An excellent benefits package including health and dental insurance paid time off retirement plans two-week paid parental leave and adoption assistance.
- Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional financial and physical well-being.
- Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.
- The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends former colleagues or others to apply for open posted positions.
- Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.
Education:
Minimum
If Nurse Practitioner:
Masters or Doctorates degree from accredited Nursing Program.
If Physician Assistant:
Bachelors or Masters degree from accredited PA Program.
Licenses and Certifications:
Minimum -
If Nurse Practitioner:Active RN and APNP license in State of Wisconsin ANDactive board certification as a NP in Family Pediatric Acute Care or Pediatric Primary Care.
If Physician Assistant:Active PA license in State of Wisconsin ANDactive 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 ANDCPR certification and advanced life support certifications if relevant to practice area (ACLS PALS NRP).
Employment Type
Full-Time
