Position Description:
Title Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Pediatric Neurosurgery Position Description: In the MCW/Children's Wisconsin partnership, there's no greater priority than the care of our kids. 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. The Department of Neurosurgery is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide care for patients requiring neurosurgical interventions including cranial, spine, vascular, functional neurosurgery located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin at Children's Hospital. MCW Department of Neurosurgery will advance the field of neurological surgery through world-class care, groundbreaking research, and innovative education. Our neurosurgeons staff the only two Level One Trauma Centers in southeastern Wisconsin. Orientation may include inpatient and outpatient training at Children's' Hospital and at the CHW clinic locations, working with all attending pediatric neurosurgeons. 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, and teaching. The Ideal Candidate will be an experienced surgical APP wanting to be part of a thriving and very collaborative academic practice at the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW). Areas of responsibility will include, but not be limited to providing direct patient care in a clinic and OR setting. In this role you will, Core Responsibilities 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. Learn more about: MCW Neurosurgery MCW | Neurosurgery Pediatric and Adolescent Programs Children's WI MCW APPs 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:
Generally, Monday - Friday Standard Clinical Business Hours; Flexibility with scheduling to support necessary coverage.
Position Requirements:
Preferred Experience: 1+ years of Neurosurgical or Surgical experience Minimum Education: Advanced Practice Nurse: Master's Degree or higher in Nursing Minimum Requirements: *or eligible Advanced Practice Nurse Physician Assistant Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner Wisconsin Physician Assistant License Wisconsin RN License Certification by NCCPA Wisconsin Advanced Practice Nurse Prescriber License AHA ACLS, AHA BLS, DEA Adult or FNP AHA ACLS, AHA BLS, DEA Contact: Lauren Martin, APP Recruiter - laumartin@mcw.edu Learn more: All Available APP Opportunities
Physician Assistant: Bachelor's Degree or higher in Physician Assistant Studies
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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