Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Inpatient Neurology position at Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee

Medical College of Wisconsin is currently seeking to employ Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Inpatient Neurology on Mon, 25 Mar 2013 21:17:36 GMT. POSITION PURPOSE Advanced Practice Nurse Provides primary or specialty health care services within defined scope of practice in collaboration with a licensed physician and in accordance with MCW/FMLH/CHW policies and procedures. Department Position Purpose: To provide care to patients admitted on the Neurology service at Froedtert, primarily in the NICU but will also rotate coverage of the...

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Inpatient Neurology

Location: Milwaukee Wisconsin

Description: Medical College of Wisconsin is currently seeking to employ Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Inpatient Neurology right now, this position will be placed in Wisconsin. For complete informations about this position opportunity please read the description below. POSITION PURPOSE

Advanced Practice Nurse

Provides primary or speci! alty health care services within defined scope of practice in collaboration with a licensed physician and in accordance with MCW/FMLH/CHW policies and procedures.

Department Position Purpose:
To provide care to patients admitted on the Neurology service at Froedtert, primarily in the NICU but will also rotate coverage of the general inpatient service with other team members.

Physician Assistant

Provides 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.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Performs comprehensive histories and physical exams, identifies normal and abnormal findings, including physical, cognitive and psychosocial status.

2. Orders and interprets laboratory and diagnostic tests.

3. Develops pharmaceutical and non-pharmaceutical treatment plans.

4. Monitors effectiveness! of plan of care.

5. Educates patients on disease and! treatment plans.

6. Performs procedures as trained and appropriately credentialed.

7. Documents within the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) and completes other necessary documents.

8. Collaborates and/or consults with physicians and other health care providers as appropriate.

9. Educates, counsels, and assists patients and families regarding current health problems, health maintenance activities and preventive behaviors.

Department Specific Responsibilities

Rounds daily on patients on the neurology service.

Participates in the development of care plans in conjunction with neurology attendings.

Qualifications

MINIMUM POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Education Requirements

Advanced Practice Nurse

Master’s Degree

(appropriate education and experience may be substituted on equivalent basis)

Physician Assistant

Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Physician! Assistant Studies

Experience

• Zero years of experienced required

Certifications/Licenses

(Must be current and maintained)

Department Specific Certifications/Licenses

Advanced Practice Nurse

• Wisconsin RN license
• Wisconsin Advance Practice Nurse Prescriber License
• Certification as Advance Practice Nurse
• DEA
• Prefer Acute Care Certification

Physician Assistant

• Wisconsin PA license

Certification by NCCPA

CORE COMPETENCIES

Medical Knowledge

• Makes appropriate decisions based on education, analysis, wisdom, experience, and judgment.
• Uses methods that effectively solve difficult problems, explores available resources for answers, identifies obscure problems.

Patient Care

• Uses time effectively and efficiently. Prioritizes. Completes work by required deadl! ines. Manages and coordinates a wide range of activities.
• Focu! ses on essentials. Identifies and manages critical needs, and appropriately postpones or delegates less critical activities. Creates focus, identifies impediments to goals for care.

Interpersonal and Communication Skills

• Is approachable. Listens. Displays sensitivity, patience, diplomacy and tact in relationships. Builds rapport.
• Relates appropriately to a variety of people in all positions. Creates effective team relationships. Diffuses high stress situations.
• Writes clearly and succinctly in a variety of communication settings. Creates effective documents and messages.

Practice-based Learning and Improvement

• Applies current research and evidence based practice guidelines to own practice.
• Identifies personal strengths and areas for improvement. Seeks feedback. Gains insight from mistakes. Is open to constructive criticism and is not defensive. Is receptive to discussing areas for improveme! nt.

Systems-based Practice

• Demonstrates functional and technical knowledge and skills to perform the work at the highest level of accomplishment.
• Incorporates other resources in system to provide optimal health care.

Professionalism

• Adheres to ethical principles. Is widely trusted, direct and truthful. Maintains patient confidentiality. Keeps confidences. Owns mistakes. Does not misrepresent self for personal gain.

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This position starts available on: Mon, 25 Mar 2013 21:17:36 GMT

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