APP Inpatient 1- Cardiology/Inpatient Consults- MCW/Froedtert- Milwaukee, WI

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APP Inpatient 1- Cardiology/Inpatient Consults- MCW/Froedtert- Milwaukee, WI

The Medical College of Wisconsin's Department of Medicine - Division of Cardiology is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide specialty medical care. The APP will collaborate with interdisciplinary health care teams in diagnosis & treatment of conditions requiring intervention in an inpatient environment as a member of the inpatient Cardiology team located at Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee, WI.

The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) works as a member of a multidisciplinary health care team who will contribute to excellence in program administration, patient care, patient safety, research, quality improvement, & teaching.

The Ideal Candidate will be an APP with strong communication skills, strong foundation in evidence-based practice, and ensure an environment of safe quality care, wanting to be part of a thriving and very collaborative academic practice at the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW).

In this role, you will:

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary health care teams in diagnosis & treatment of conditions requiring Cardiovascular intervention in an inpatient environment as a member of the Cardiology consults team
• Write accurate and timely progress notes, procedure notes, and/or admission & transfer orders; and consents patients for cardiac procedures
• Order, perform, & interpret screening and diagnostic procedures and tests, and appropriately communicate and document information
• Privileged to perform procedures beyond core as identified by the cardiology consult service
• Facilitate & communicate with patients, families, and staff to promote continuity of care across the continuum of care
• Attend required training, and meet key regulatory requirements, including those of the privileging institution, CMS, and Joint Commission
• Evaluate quality outcomes for the patients receiving care of this team through participation in the development of quality indicators & outcomes dashboard
• Acquire information on the most current development & trends in the Physician Assistant field and/or Nurse Practitioner field, through educational programs, in-services, professional associates, and current literature
• Attend and actively participate in team quality initiatives, SPOT meetings, division level faculty and APP meetings, and precept students

Core Advanced Practice Responsibilities:

• Perform comprehensive histories and physical exams, identify normal and abnormal findings, including physical, cognitive, and psychosocial status
• Order, perform, and interpret screening and diagnostic procedures and tests, and appropriately communicate and document information
• Write accurate and timely progress notes, procedure notes, and/or admission and transfer orders
• Develop pharmaceutical and non-pharmaceutical treatment plans
• Monitor effectiveness of plan of care
• Educate patients on disease and treatment plans
• Perform procedures as trained and appropriately credentialed
• Document within the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) and complete other necessary documents
• Collaborate and/or consult with physicians and other health care providers as appropriate
• Educate, counsel, and assist patients and families regarding current health problems, health maintenance activities and preventive behaviors
• Attend required training and meet key regulatory requirements, including those of the privileging institution, CMS, and the Joint Commission

Scheduling flexibility is required to accommodate changing business needs.

Learn more about: Cardiovascular Medicine | Medical College of Wisconsin MCW APPs

Application review will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. All interactions will remain confidential, and no inquiries will be made without the consent of the applicant. Formal applications are preferred but nominations and communication of interest, including current Resume/CV and optional cover letter stating reasons for interest in the role, may be submitted to:

Gina Haldiman, Sr Physician & APP Recruiter - rhaldiman@mcw.edu

Learn more: All Available APP Opportunities

Medical College of Wisconsin
At the core of everything we do at the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is the pursuit of new knowledge and the power of academic medicine. Bringing together the world's top scientists and clinicians, inspired students, and invested communities, we are driven to solve the most complex challenges in health and society. MCW is home to a diverse group of thought leaders collaborating to build a healthier world and a continuous cycle of life-changing knowledge. MCW has approximately 1,600 full-time and part-time faculty and approximately 3,445 full-time employees.

Milwaukee
Milwaukee, the largest city in Wisconsin, is located on Lake Michigan's western shore. A metropolitan area with more than 1.5 million people, Milwaukee is an affordable, comfortable place to live, work, and play, big enough to be exciting and uncongested enough to get around easily. Milwaukee's many neighborhoods have incredible charm, accommodating a variety of lifestyles, from high-rise apartments to small farms. Nestled along a magnificent bluff overlooking Lake Michigan, Milwaukee's downtown is home to botanical gardens, museums, a theater district, the world champion Milwaukee Bucks, the Milwaukee Brewers, and many fine restaurants. The lake and its harbors are skirted by scenic parklands and provide first-class opportunities for recreation, including hiking, cycling, boating, and more. A recent study ranked Milwaukee as the 15th most walkable of the 50 largest US cities.

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