PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT/NURSE PRACTITIONER - INPATIENT OTOLARYNGOLOGY SURGERY

Company: University of Wisconsin Medical Foundation
Location: Madison
Posted on: November 20, 2024

Job Description:

Work Schedule :

100% FTE, 12-hour shifts, 5 AM- 5 PM or 6 AM- 6 PM. No weekends.

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As an Advanced Practice Provider, you'll play an integral role in our inpatient and ambulatory care teams by providing high-quality, cost-effective care to patients.

We are seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to:

• Provide comprehensive care to adult otolaryngology patients in an inpatient setting and collaboration with interdisciplinary team consisting of residents, speech/swallow therapy, case management and nursing
• First Assist in the OR (preferred but not required)
• Assist with the following procedures: Nasal Cautery, Rigid Nasal Endoscopy, Flexible Diagnostic Laryngoscopy, and Tracheostomy Changes.
• Conduct comprehensive or episodic health history and physical assessment of patients/families with acute, chronic and/or potential health problems.
  Education :
  
  Minimum -
  
  If Nurse Practitioner: Master's or Doctorate's degree from accredited Nursing Program.
  
  If Physician Assistant: Bachelor's or Master's degree from accredited PA Program.
  
  Preferred - Master's degree or higher.
  
  Licenses and Certifications :
  
  Minimum -
  
  If Nurse Practitioner: Active RN and APNP license in State of Wisconsin AND active board certification as a NP. These include the following: Adult; Adult/Gerontology Acute Care; Adult/Gerontology Primary Care; Gerontology.
  
  If Physician Assistant: Active PA license in State of Wisconsin AND active PA board certification.
  
  All Nurse Practitioner and Physician Assistant applicants must have: Active DEA license or ability to apply for such license prior to or upon hire. CPR certification and advanced life support certifications if relevant to practice area (ACLS, PALS, NRP).
  
  Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
  
  UW Health is committed to being a diverse, inclusive and anti-racist workplace and is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Our integrity shines through in patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. Applications from Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) individuals, LGBTQ+ and non-binary identities, women, persons with disabilities, military service members and veterans are strongly encouraged. EOE, including disability/veterans.
  
  University Hospital in Madison is a Magnet --designated facility that's ranked Wisconsin's #1 hospital and considered one of the nation's leading hospitals, teaching institutions and referral centers.
  
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