What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant - Inpatient Otolaryngology Surgery position at UW Health?
Work Schedule:
100% FTE, 3,12-hour shifts with 17 additional shifts per year. Shifts are 5 AM- 5 PM or 6 AM- 6 PM. 1:6 weekend rotation required. Hours may vary based on operational need.
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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 including collaboration with interdisciplinary team consisting of attending physicians, resident physicians, speech language pathologists, case management and nursing
- Perform or assist with the following procedures: Wound Care, 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.
- Help support a smooth transition for patients after discharge through close collaboration with our ambulatory APPs and RNs.
- Assist in the OR as needed
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.
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 and RN First Assist preferred.
- 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).
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.