Advanced Practice Provider (PA/NP) - Cardiology, Advanced Heart Failure

Position Description:

The Medical College of Wisconsin's Department of Medicine, Division of Cardiology is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide primary or specialty medical care within defined scope of practice under the supervision of a licensed physician and in accordance with MCW/FMLH/CHW policies and procedures. located in Milwaukee, WI at Froedtert Hospital, Center for Advanced Care and the HUB.

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 primarily in the outpatient setting as a member of the Department of Medicine - Advanced Heart Failure, Mechanical Circulatory Support and Transplant Cardiology Program (AHF-TX) in the Division of Cardiology).

In this role you will be responsible for the following:

• Collaborates with interdisciplinary health care teams in diagnosis and treatment of conditions requiring medical intervention in blended environment as a member of the Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Program (AHF-TX).
• 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 department.
• 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 Joint Commission.
• Evaluates quality outcomes for the patients receiving care of this team through participation in the development of quality indicators and VAD/cardiac transplant outcomes dashboard.
• Acquires information on the most current development and trends in the Physician Assistant and/or Nurse Practitioner field, through educational programs, in-services, professional associates, and current literature.
• Attends departmental, divisional and programmatic meetings.
• Works collaboratively with the advanced heart failure and surgical teams to provide complex, inpatient care related to heart failure, VAD and cardiac transplant patients.
• Outpatient APP clinics: 8 half-days per week on rotation.
• After hour call coverage for complex specialty patients on the inpatient floor patients, Emergency Department, Access Center for patient triage needs and assisting in management of pre cardiac transplant orders and coordination of care.

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 Cardiovascular Medicine | Medical College of Wisconsin

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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. 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

Medical College of Wisconsin

The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is the state's only private medical school and health sciences graduate school. MCW consists of a School of Medicine with campuses in Milwaukee, Green Bay and central Wisconsin, a School of Graduate Studies, and a Pharmacy School. MCW is a major national research center ranking in the top third of U.S. medical schools in NIH funding and is the second largest research institution in Wisconsin. The core of everything we do at the MCW is academic medicine, which brings together scientists, clinicians, students, and community members to solve challenges in health and society. MCW is a diverse group of thought leaders collaborating to build a healthier world. Every study we conduct, and every patient we see, leads to new learning and a continuous cycle of life-changing knowledge.

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. Full time opportunity. Rotation with inpatient service and APP outpatient independent clinics (fulfilling 8 half days). Built in administration time per clinic week, according to the DOM guidelines within this schedule. There is a 24/7 call rotation (home based), weekday overnight. Call coverage intermittently on weekends and holidays including MCW observed holidays.

Preferred Schedule:

Position Requirements:

Preferred Experience: Two years with an advanced heart failure program as an RN or APP or two years of experience within heart failure or general cardiology.

Minimum Education:

Advanced Practice Nurse: Master's Degree or higher Nurse Practitioner program
Physician Assistant: Bachelor's Degree or higher in Physician Assistant Studies

Minimum Requirements: *or eligible

Advanced Practice Nurse

Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner

• Wisconsin RN License
• Wisconsin Advanced Practice Nurse Prescriber License
• Certification as Advanced Practice Nurse
• Acute Care NP, Family Practice NP and would consider adult care NP
• AHA BCLS, ACLS, DEA
• CITI Certification to be completed within 90 days of hire
• Certified Health Failure Nurse (CHFN) or equivalent within two years of employment
• Wisconsin RN
• Wisconsin Advanced Practice Nurse Prescriber License
• Wisconsin APN License

Physician Assistant

• Wisconsin Physician Assistant License
• Certification by NCCPA
• AHA ACLS, AHA BLS
• CITI Certification to be completed within 90 days of hire

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