Advanced Practice Provider - Hem Onc (Swing)

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The Medical College of Wisconsin’s Department of Medicine, Division of Hematology and Oncology is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide primary or specialty medical care within defined scope of practice in collaboration with/under the supervision of a licensed physician and in accordance with MCW/FMLH/CHW policies and procedures. This position is located at Froedtert and MCW/CFAC and other Inpatient Units.

The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) works as part of a multidisciplinary health care team, providing a broad range of diagnostic and therapeutic services for the patients of the inpatient services as a member of the Department of Medicine/Division of Hematology and Oncology.

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

In this role you will be responsible for the following:

• Assume in-house first call for the Hematology/Oncology/BMT inpatient units during designated coverage hours. Provide cross coverage and respond promptly to all pages and questions related to the care of patients in assigned inpatient services.
• Provide initial assessment for oncology patients admitted to the hospital. Manage urgent patient care issues related to internal medicine or critical care needs. Provide post-admission assessments during designated hours for patients with a change in condition.
• From 2:00 pm, participate in sign-out activities from the daytime care team and sign off to the night team at midnight following completion of shift.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary health care teams in diagnosis and treatment of conditions requiring Hematology/Oncology/BMT intervention in inpatient environment as a member of the HemOnc/BMT inpatient 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 Hematology/Oncology/BMT
• 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.
• Participates in ongoing clinical research projects related to the field of hematology/oncology/BMT.   

Core Advanced Practice Responsibilities:

• Performs comprehensive histories and physical exams, identifies normal and abnormal findings, including physical, cognitive and psychosocial status.
• Orders and interprets laboratory and diagnostic tests.
• Develops pharmaceutical and non-pharmaceutical treatment plans.
• Monitors effectiveness of plan of care.
• Educates patients on disease and treatment plans.
• Performs procedures as trained and appropriately credentialed.
• Documents within the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) and completes other necessary documents.
• Collaborates 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.

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, emroth@mcw.edu

Learn more: All Available APP Opportunities

Preferred Schedule:

• Scheduling flexibility required to provide an appropriate level of patient care coverage.
• Alternating schedule; one week on and one week off; generally, Monday-Thursday, 2:00pm-12:00am; Fridays, 1:00pm-9pm; Saturday and Sunday, 7:00am-5:00pm.

Position Requirements:

Preferred Experience:

• Internal medicine knowledge and skills preferred.
• Five-year experience as a Physician Assistant/ Nurse Practitioner with at least 1-2 years in a clinic or hospital environment working with chemotherapy or hematology/oncology/BMT patients.
• Critical care, urgent care, ED or ICU experience preferred.

Minimum Education:

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse: Master’s Degree or higher in Nursing from a nationally accredited organization.
Physician Assistant: Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Physician Assistant Studies from an ARC-PA-accredited organization.

Minimum Requirements: *or eligible

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

• Wisconsin APRN Licensure
• 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
• DEA                                                      

Physician Assistant

• Wisconsin Physician Assistant License
• Certification by NCCPA
• AHA BCLS
• CITI Certification to be completed within 90 days of hire
• DEA

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