Medical College of Wisconsin

Position Description:

MCW is looking for an Inpatient- GI and Hepatology Advanced Practitioner

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant – GI & Hepatology specialty

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 Gastroenterology and Hepatology.

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. 

In this role you will,and be responsible for the following: Collaborates with interdisciplinary health care teams in diagnosis and treatment of conditions requiring medical intervention in inpatient environment as a member of the gastroenterology team.

Writes accurate and timely progress notes, procedure notes, and/or admission and transfer orders

Core Advanced Practice Responsibilities 

• 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 tests, and appropriately communicates and documents information 
• Write accurate and timely progress notes, procedure notes, and/or admission and transfer orders 
• Develop pharmaceutical and non-pharmaceutical treatment plans. 
• Monitor effectiveness of plan of care 
• Educate patients on disease and treatment plans. 
• Perform procedures as trained and appropriately credentialed. 
• 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. 
• Attend required training and meets key regulatory requirements, including those of the privileging institution, CMS, and the Joint Commission. 
• 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. 

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 butnominations and communication of interest, including current Resume/CV and optional a cover letter stating reasons for interest in the role, may be submitted to:

Cati teDuits, Provider and Physician Recruiter- cteduits@mcw.edu 

Learn more: All Available APP Opportunities 

Preferred Schedule:

Position Requirements:

Advanced Practice Nurse

• Wisconsin RN license
• Wisconsin Advance Practice Nurse Prescriber License
• Certification as Advance Practice Nurse
• Certification as Acute Care NP and/or Adult Care NP preferred
• Will consider certification as Choose an item. and/or Choose an item.
• AHA BCLS
• CITI Certification to be completed within 90 days of hire

Physician Assistant

• Wisconsin PA license
• Certification by NCCPA
• AHA BCLS
• CITI Certification to be completed within 90 days of hire

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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