Position Description:

In the MCW/Children's Wisconsin partnership, there's no greater priority than the care of our kids.

Few institutions nationwide can meet the performance standards of the critical care specialists at Children's Wisconsin - a Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center.

With a 72-bed pediatric critical care unit, one of the nation's largest, Children's has 30 critical care specialists, 16 critical care-trained nurse practitioners and a highly trained intensive care unit team who treat children with serious medical or surgical care needs.

The Advanced Practice Provider Fellow - Pediatric Critical Care works as part of a multidisciplinary health care team, providing a broad range of diagnostic and therapeutic services for the patients services as a member of the Critical Care division within the Department of Pediatrics.

The Advanced Practice Provider Fellow - Pediatric Critical Care will have a strong foundation in evidence based practice and ensure an environment of safe quality care.

The position provides an opportunity for appropriately qualified registered nurses (those currently completing education as an acute care/critical care pediatric nurse practitioner) or physician assistants with a minimum of 2 years prior working experience as a physician assistant in pediatrics, to deliver care for the patients and their families admitted to Children's Hospital of Wisconsin under the supervision of a Pediatric Critical Care Nurse Practitioners (PCCNP) and pediatric intensivists.

The Medical College of Wisconsin is an academic partner Children's Wisconsin, the region's only independent healthcare system dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children. This free-standing 306-bed children's hospital ranks as one of the top children's hospitals in the United States.

In this role you will:

Assesses, plans, and evaluates care of a patient caseload that includes infants through adolescents under the supervision of a PCCNP and a pediatric intensivist. Performs history and physical examinations, and assessment of initial and ongoing needs of the patient and family. Orders and interprets laboratory, radiographic, and other diagnostic testing. Performs diagnostic and stabilization procedures as necessary. Formulates differential diagnosis and develops a plan of care that is comprehensive and inclusive of all members of the health care team when appropriate. Ensures the plan of care is implemented and assesses effectiveness of the plan. Communicates pertinent patient information through established channels in an appropriate and professional manner. Performs therapeutic measures and treatments as indicated. Shares responsibility with the PCCNP and attending physician for communicating pertinent patient information such as status, prognosis, and problems with the patient's family, referring medical staff, and other members of the interprofessional team.

• Under the supervision of a PCCNP and a pediatric intensivist, uses a multidisciplinary approach in collaboration with the interprofessional team to develop a patient management plan and provide optimal patient care.Participates in the transfer/discharge planning process.
• Participates actively in interprofessional rounds and patient care conferences. Applies knowledge of growth and development of children to the plan of care, intervention, and patient interactions.
• Applies knowledge of growth and development of children to the plan of care, intervention, and patient interactions.

Core Responsibilities

• Provides clear, concise, and accurate documentation in the electronic health record. Participates in ordering medications, laboratory, and other diagnostic testing, and treatments through discussion and observation. Completes daily progress notes, procedure and update notes, and transfer/discharge summaries using appropriate, professional language under the supervision of the PCCNP and Pediatric Intensivist.
• Demonstrates expertise by serving as a role model of quality nursing care and serves as a consultant on pediatric critical care nursing as requested under the supervision of the PCCNP. Provides informal, bedside teaching and rounds. Demonstrates proficiency of basic and advanced nursing skills. Identifies and promotes practices to maintain and/or improve cost-effective, quality patient care delivered within the unit, department, or medical center. Demonstrates knowledge of current, ongoing review of nursing and medical literature relevant to pediatric critical care.
• Assists in maintaining a climate conducive to open communication. Accepts accountability for own practice and communication. Respects the right and values of others. Maintains a professional manner in oral and written communication.
• Actively participates in scholarly activity to promote the transition to the PCCNP role. Actively seeks out learning opportunities within the critical care units. Engages in outside readings to supplement clinical opportunities and expand knowledge base. Attends both formal and informal lectures and presentations relevant to the practice of a PCCNP including but not limited to, grand rounds, critical care lectures, critical care PNP lectures, and unit based presentations.
• Participates in activities to support professional development. Formulates short and long-term goals based on self-assessment of strengths and areas for improvement. Engages in professional activities such as attending professional educational conferences and participating in professional organizations. Provides education to patients and families under the supervision of a PCCNP using a variety of strategies including regular verbal communications, formal teaching materials, and informal teaching as appropriate.
• Integrates evidence-based findings into specialty practice and teaching. Participates in medical and nursing research activities as deemed appropriate by Chief of Pediatric Critical Care Division/Medical College of Wisconsin.
• Integrates quality improvement findings into specialty practice and teaching. Supports and participates in unit, department, and hospital quality improvement activities as deemed appropriate by Chief of Pediatric Critical Care Division/Medical College of Wisconsin. Facilitates participation in VPICU efforts of section and unit as deemed appropriate by Chief of Pediatric Critical Care Division/Medical College of Wisconsin.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion:

MCW is one of the largest healthcare employers in Wisconsin. We are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming workplace that includes individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We believe that embracing human differences is critical to realize our vision of a healthier world, and we recognize that a healthy and thriving community starts from within. We strive to integrate our human and social differences into MCW's functioning, strategies and culture to create a diverse and equitable workplace. If you believe embracing individuality and working together makes us stronger, then MCW is the place for you. People of color, women, LGBTQIA+, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Preferred Schedule:
Flexibility with scheduling to support 24/7 coverage.

Position Requirements:

Shift lengths: Weekday - 11 hours
Nights - 15 hours
Weekends - 12 hour shifts

Minimum Education:

Advanced Practice Nurse: Master's Degree or higher in Nursing
Physician Assistant: Bachelor's Degree or higher in Physician Assistant Studies

Minimum Requirements:

Advanced Practice Nurse
Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner
Wisconsin RN License
Wisconsin Advanced Practice Nurse Prescriber License
Acute Care Pediatrics certification
Current BLS & PALS

Physician Assistant
Wisconsin Physician Assistant License
Certification by NCCPA
Current BLS & PALS

Preferred Experience:

• Two years of nursing or physician assistant experience in direct patient care for children, with proven ability to communicate well with children, parents, and physicians under frequently stressful circumstances.
• Preferred: previous experience in critical care nursing or comparable clinical practice; previous experience as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant with subspecialty concentration in acute/chronic or critical care; previous experience with technology-dependent children.
• Familiarity with advanced concepts, practices, and procedures within pediatric critical care medicine.
• Strong critical thinking, problem solving, and attentiveness to detail required. Ability to communicate clearly and logically both verbally and in writing. Demonstrate accuracy and an attention to detail. Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical audiences clearly and concisely. Demonstrated high level of analytical ability to resolve complex patient care problems, administrative problems, and research issues. Interpersonal skills which frequently involve collaborating with bedside nurses, peers and supervisors, physicians, and administrators on policy and procedural issues.

Why MCW?

Southeastern Wisconsin is a vibrant, diverse metropolitan area. MCW is intent on attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse workforce and faculty body that reflects the community we serve. We value diversity of backgrounds, experience, thought, and perspectives to advance excellence in science and medicine. MCW is a welcoming campus community with a strong culture of collaboration, partnership, and engagement with our surrounding community. Patient care of the highest quality; and we improve the health of the communities we serve.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Benefits

• Outstanding Healthcare Coverage, including but not limited to Health, Vision, and Dental. Along with Flexible Spending options
• 403B Retirement Package
• Competitive Vacation and Paid Holidays offered
• Tuition Reimbursement and Continuing Medical Education
• Paid Parental Leave
• Fertility or Adoption Assistance
• On campus Fitness Facility, offering onsite classes.
• Additional discounted rates on items such as: Select cell phone plans, local fitness facilities, Milwaukee recreation and entertainment etc.

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Contact:

Lauren Martin, APP Recruiter
laumartin@mcw.edu
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About MCW

The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is Wisconsin's leader in health and science. We inspire hope by discovering life-saving treatments and cures, and we train thousands of the world's most brilliant minds in science and medicine through our academic medical center. We believe the only way to build a healthier world is to build it together, and by investing in the health and vitality of our community, we will improve health for all.

MCW is one of the largest healthcare employers in Wisconsin. We are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming workplace that includes individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We believe that embracing human differences is critical to realize our vision of a healthier world, and we recognize that a healthy and thriving community starts from within. We strive to integrate our human and social differences into MCW's functioning, strategies and culture to create a diverse and equitable workplace. If you believe embracing individuality and working together makes us stronger, then MCW is the place for you. People of color, women, LGBTQIA+, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Located along the Lake Michigan shoreline, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is one of America's great cities, combining a dynamic urban community with a rich cultural heritage with access to parks, rivers, and other outdoor recreation. Milwaukee is the largest city in Wisconsin and the 23rd largest city in the United States. It is home to corporate headquarters for industry leaders including Northwestern Mutual, Johnson Controls, Manpower, Harley Davidson, and others. Milwaukee is a popular venue for sailing, windsurfing, kite-surfing, ethnic dining, and cultural festivals; the city is recognized for its museums, fine dining and hotels, professional sports, gardens and parks, and Milwaukee County Zoological Gardens. The population of the City of Milwaukee is approximately 600,000 and approximately 1.8 million people live in the greater Milwaukee area.

MCW as an Equal Opportunity Employer and Commitment to Non-Discrimination
The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristic, or military status. Employees, students, applicants or other members of the MCW community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic.

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