Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner-PART TIME Blood and Marrow Transplant
Location: Milwaukee Wisconsin
Description: Medical College of Wisconsin is currently seeking to employ Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner-PART TIME Blood and Marrow Transplant right now, this job will be placed in Wisconsin. Further informations about this job opportunity please read the description below. POSITION IDENTIFICATION
Job Title: Nurse Practitioner or ! Physician Assistant
Department:
Medicine
Division
:
Hematology & Oncology
Location
:
Froedtert and MCW Clinical Cancer Center/ Inpatient Units
Workweek
:
Part-time position, 24 hours per week, Monday- Friday, 8:00-5:00; Scheduling flexibility required to provide for an appropriate level of patient care coverage.
SUPERVISORY RELATIONSHIPS
Reports to:
Nurse Practitioner/ Physician Assistant Manager
Supervises:
None
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
Provide professional healthcare to patients in collaboration with a licensed physician and in accordance with po! licies and procedures.
Assist in the diagnostic and t! herapeutic management of hematology, oncology and blood and marrow transplant patients.
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 necessa! ry 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.
1.
Evaluate patients and render care, within the scope of practice outlined by state statute and as defined in the collaborative agreement or prescribing guidelines, in the inpatient and
outpatient setting.
Perform examination of patients, and obtain/document information regarding patient history.
2.
May write admission, discharge, transfer, medication and other orders as required for the management of patient care, under the supervision of a physician.
Write routine admission chemotherapy and discharge orders.
3.
Teach, counsel and assist patients and families regarding diet, symptom management, diseases,! treatment and follow-up care.
4.
Monitor and evaluat! e follow-up patients in consultation with attending physician.
May monitor status of hospitalized patients and record daily progress note.
5.
Perform routine therapeutic procedures, including blood and marrow aspiration and biopsy, lumbar puncture and skin biopsy.
Assist physician in cell harvesting procedure if necessary.
6.
Order, perform and interpret screening and diagnostic procedures and tests, and appropriately communicate and document information.
7.
Maintain detailed, legible and confidential medical records in accordance with established protocol.
8.
Remain up-to date- on current developments and trends in the professional field, through educational programs, in-services, professional associations and literature.
Maintain professional certifications.
9.
Participate in quality assurance activities and/or clinical trials, including protocol developmen! t, patient eligibility and monitoring.
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
·
Five years experience as an Advanced Practice Nurse or Physician Assistant practitioner preferred with at least 1-2 years in a clinic or hospital environment working with chemotherapy or hematology/oncology patients preferred.
Certifications/Licenses
(Must be current and maintained)
Department Specific Certifications/Licenses
Advanced Practice Nurse
·
Wisconsin RN license
·
Wisconsin Advance Practice Nurse Prescriber License
·
Certifica! tion as Advance Practice Nurse
·
DEA Certification
·
CPR certification required.
·
CITI certification must be obtained within 90 days of hire
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ACLS Certification may be required depending upon placement.
Physician Assistant
·
Wisconsin PA license
·
Certification by NCCPA
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DEA Certification
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CPR certification required.
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CITI certification must be obtained within 90 days of hire
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ACLS Certification may be required depending upon placement.
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.
·
Basic training in pathophysiology, biology, immunology, and related disciplin! es and the ability to be able to understand the laboratory monitoring and research protocols needs of cancer patients
Patient Care
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Uses time effectively and efficiently.
Prioritizes.
Completes work by required deadlines.
Manages and coordinates a wide range of activities.
·
Focuses 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
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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.
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Writes clearly and succinctly in a variet! y of communication settings.
Creates effective documents and m! essages.
Must be able to demonstrate accuracy and attention to detail.
·
Ability to communicate orally clearly and logically.
Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical audiences clearly and concisely.
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Ability to analyze information and solve problems.
Practice-based Learning and Improvement
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Applies current research and evidence based practice guidelines to own practice.
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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 improvement.
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Ability to work autonomously, in a sometimes stressful environment.
Systems-based Practice
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Demonstrates functional and technical knowledge and skills to perform the work at the highest level of accomplishment.!
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Incorporates other resources in system to provide optimal health care.
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Strong critical thinking, problem solving and attentiveness to detail required.
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.
·
Ability to foster and maintain solid working relationships.
·
Ability to perform effectively in a stressful environment.
BACKGROUND CHECKS
Employment in this position is contingent upon successfully passing
Background, criminal history and caregiver misconduct check in accordance with the Wisconsin Caregiver Background Check Law
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Manual Dexterity
:
Work requires accuracy and moderate speed.
P! hysical Effort:
Work requires considerable variety of fairly st! eady active physical exertion with some and/or continuous standing or walking.
Working Conditions
:
May include exposure to conditions requiring the use of personal protective equipment.
Hazards
:
Exposure to hazards that may result in short-term work-related absences.
Exposure to blood-borne pathogens and hazardous materials.
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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.
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