What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant - Inpatient Hematology position at UW Health?
Work Schedule:
This is a full-time position working 10-12 hour shifts with a rotating weekend/holiday schedule. Hours may vary based on departmental needs. You will work at the University Hospital in Madison, WI.
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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:
- Work with patients with acute and chronic illnesses, specifically hematologic conditions including leukemia, lymphoma, and myeloma in the inpatient setting.
- Conduct comprehensive health history, physical assessment, and management of planned and unplanned inpatient hematology admissions.
- Perform procedures required for disease evaluation and treatment such as Chemotherapy prescribing privileges, Bone marrow biopsies with/without conscious sedation, Lumbar puncture, and Intrathecal chemotherapy administration.
At UW Health, you will have:
- An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two-week paid parental leave, and adoption assistance.
- Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well-being.
- Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.
- Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.
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.
Work Experience:
Preferred – Two years of APP ambulatory experience.
Licenses and Certifications:
Minimum –
If Nurse Practitioner:
Active RN and APNP license in State of Wisconsin AND active board certification as a NP in Adult; Adult/Gerontology Acute Care; Adult/Gerontology Primary Care; Family; 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.
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.
