Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Position Description:

In the MCW/Children's Wisconsin partnership, there's no greater priority than the care of our kids.

The Medical College of Wisconsin is an academic partner Children's Wisconsin, the region's only independent healthcare system dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children. This free-standing 306-bed children's hospital ranks as one of the top children's hospitals in the United States.

The Department of Pediatrics - Division of Emergency Medicine is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Responsible for providing the assessment and care coordination for pediatric emergency patients and families and for assuring high standards and efficient care across the care continuum, participating in quality improvement, education and research located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin at Children's Wisconsin.

When emergencies happen, Children's Wisconsin is here to provide your child with the best and safest care - 24/7. Our emergency department and trauma center (EDTC) only treat kids and teens, offering a level of pediatric expertise and a reassuring, child-friendly environment you won't find at any other hospital in Southeastern Wisconsin. From simple cuts and broken bones to complicated, life-threatening injuries, we care for more injured kids than any other hospital in the state.

The team provides Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Care to approximately 70,000 patients annually visiting from Wisconsin and northern Illinois.

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 passionate about Pediatric Emergency Medicine, flexible to change, and a team player wanting to be part of a thriving and very collaborative academic practice. Areas of responsibility will include, but not be limited to providing direct patient care to Pediatric and Teen patients in an emergency department setting.

In this role you will:

• 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 test and appropriately communicate and document information.
• Develop pharmaceutical and non-pharmaceutical treatment plans.
• Initiate treatment plans independently or collaboratively based on acuity level
• 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.
• Acquire information on the most current developments and trends in the Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant fields in pediatric emergency medicine through educational programs, in-services, professional associations and literature.
• Participate in quality improvement activities, research initiatives and/or clinical trials as directed by the pediatric emergency medicine leadership
• Perform procedures including suturing, splinting, abscess drainage, child sexual abuse exams and administration of procedural sedation

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.

Anticipated Schedule

Full time 1.0 FTE role with expectations for coverage for 24/7 days a week (nights, weekends, holidays) and flexibility required as needed. Consideration for 0.75 Part-Time role will be given for the right candidate. Generous additional pay provided*

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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, may be submitted to: Lauren Martin, APP Recruiter - laumartin@mcw.edu Learn more: #LI-LM1

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.

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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:
Full or Part-time role with expectations for coverage during 24 hours/day business hours, 7 days a week, including holidays and flexibility as needed

Position Requirements:

Preferred Experience:

Preference for 1 year of Pediatric or Emergency Medicine experience; willing to train for the right candidate.

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
Pediatric Certification Required; 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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