Advanced Practice Provider (NPPA) Infectious Disease

The Medical College of Wisconsins Department of Medicine Division of Infectious Disease is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide primary or specialty medical care within a defined scope of practice under the supervision of a licensed physician and in accordance with MCW/FMLH/CHW policies and procedures. This position is in Milwaukee WI at MCW/Froedtert Health.

The APP will have a strong foundation in evidence-based practice and ensure an environment of safe quality care.

• Collaborates with interdisciplinary care teams to evaluate and manage patients in the inpatient setting.
• Provides specialty care for patients consulted with our infectious disease and Transplant infectious disease teams including evaluation treatment planning and ongoing management.
• Facilitates communication among patients families and care team members to support continuity of care throughout hospitalization and transitions of care.
• Participates in quality improvement initiatives including development and evaluation of quality indicators and outcome measures.
• Completes required training and maintains compliance with institutional CMS Joint Commission and privileging requirements.
• Maintains current clinical knowledge and specialty expertise through continuing education professional organizations and review of relevant literature.

• Performs comprehensive patient assessments including history physical examination and evaluation of physical cognitive and psychosocial status.
• Orders performs and interprets laboratory diagnostic and screening tests.
• Develops implements and evaluates pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic treatment plans.
• Monitors patient progress and modifies the plan of care as clinically appropriate.
• Performs procedures within approved scope of practice and credentialing guidelines.
• Documents patient care activities accurately and timely within the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Educates and counsels patients and families regarding diagnoses treatment plans preventive care and health maintenance.
• Collaborates and consults with physicians and other health care professionals to coordinate patient care.
• Applies clinical judgment and evidence-based practice to support decision-making and management of complex patient care situations.
• Prioritizes and manages clinical responsibilities effectively to meet patient care needs and organizational expectations.
• Communicates clearly and professionally in verbal and written formats.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with patients families providers and staff.
• Utilizes organizational and community resources to support optimal patient outcomes.
• Maintains professional competence through ongoing learning self-assessment and incorporation of current research and best practices.
• Demonstrates professionalism ethical conduct accountability patient confidentiality and adherence to applicable policies regulatory requirements and standards of practice.

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 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. Formal applications are preferred but nominations and communication of interest including current Resume/CV and optional a cover letter stating reasons for interest in the role may be submitted to: Emily Roth APP Recruiter .

Learn more: All Available APP Opportunities

Preferred Schedule: Full-time role with expectations for coverage during core business hours and flexibility required as necessary to accommodate business needs. Evening or weekend hours in the future based on business needs.

Preferred Experience: Preference will be given to practitioners with prior experience in hospital-based care and /or medical/surgical patients.

Minimum Education:

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse: Masters Degree or higher in Nursing from a nationally accredited organization.
Physician Assistant: Bachelors Degree or higher in Physician Assistant Studies from an ARC-PA-accredited organization.

Minimum Requirements: *or eligible

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

• Wisconsin APRN license
• APRN Certification
• Certification as Adult Care NP and/or Acute Care NP preferred
• AHA BCLS
• CITI Certification to be completed within 90 days of hire
• ACLS Certification required or to be completed within 90 days of hire
• DEA

Physician Assistant

• Wisconsin Physician Assistant License
• Certification by National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
• AHA BCLS
• CITI Certification to be completed within 90 days of hire
• ACLS Certification required
• DEA

Learn about Advanced Practice Providers

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Approximately 1780 MCW physicians and approximately 905 advanced practice providers care for more than 484000 patients of all ages annually at Froedtert Hospital Zablocki VA Medical Center Childrens Wisconsin and many other hospitals and clinics throughout eastern Wisconsin representing more than 5.1 million patient visits annually.

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