Medical College of Wisconsin Hiring for : Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant – Child Advocacy & Protection Servic at Milwaukee, WI  Full Time

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 Pediatrics – Division of Child Advocacy and Protection Services is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to support the Child Advocacy and Protection Services Program in a variety of clinical settings, working closely with an attending physician to care for pediatric patients in a hospital-based Child Advocacy Program at Children’s Wisconsin and outpatient Child Advocacy Centers in Milwaukee, Waukesha, Walworth, Lakeshore, Racine and/or Kenosha.

We are continuing to grow our provider base due to strong support from Children’s Wisconsin and the Medical College of Wisconsin – The Child Advocacy and Protection Services (CAPS) program is the only recognized Center of Excellence in child maltreatment in Wisconsin, and has grown to become one of the largest, leading academic child abuse programs in the nation. The culturally competent clinical services are extensive and include a very active hospital-based program as well as multiple outpatient child advocacy centers staffed by a cohesive team of physicians, advanced practice providers, social workers, and other staff.

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 Pediatric APP/Clinician who is confident, an excellent communication, a team player, has strong critical-thinking skills with attention to detail who wants 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 to patients of the Child Advocacy and Protection services within a variety of hospital and community-based patient care settings.

In this role you will:

• Performs consultations as a part of the hospital-based CAP program as deemed competent by the faculty physician team.
• Conducts medical evaluations at CAPS program outpatient clinics for suspected child maltreatment (sexual and physical abuse and neglect) victims and children entering the foster care system, and bills appropriately for services provided.
• Effectively communicates results and collaborates with community multi-disciplinary team members in the response to cases of suspected child maltreatment.
• Provides education (formal and informal) to community members, parents, and health care learners and professionals.
• Actively participates in quality improvement initiatives.
• Participates in section research, education, and community activities.
• Testifies in court and other legal proceedings when appropriate.

Core Advanced Practice Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive histories and physical exams, identifies normal and abnormal findings, including physical, cognitive and psychosocial status.
• Order, perform, and interpret screening and diagnostic procedures and tests, and appropriately communicates and documents information
• 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 completes other necessary documents.
• Collaborate and/or consults with physicians and other health care providers as appropriate.
• Educates, counsels, and assists patients and families regarding current health problems, health maintenance activities and preventive behaviors

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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Our Commitment to Mental Health and Wellbeing

MCW recognizes the hard work and multiple responsibilities of our faculty and staff and is committed to improving wellness and wellbeing. As part of MCW’s commitment, a multitude of resources are provided and encouraged including the Well-Being Index, literature/research, courses, and peer support programs. MCW’s benefits specific to mental health include:

• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP): A free, confidential resource available to employees, dependents, and household members for mental health and well-being.
• Monthly Wellness Newsletter: Provides resources, tools, and events to support the whole person by providing emotional well-being, nutrition, physical activity, self-care, social, spiritual, and financial wellness.
• Wellness Champions: 80+ employees serve as Wellness Champions to encourage mental, physical, social, and spiritual health through formal programs and informal opportunities to enhance wellness within teams and departments.

Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is 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.

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.

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. Nominations and applications, including current Resume/CV and optional a cover letter stating reasons for interest in the role, may be submitted to: Lauren Martin, APP Recruiter – #LI-LM1

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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.

Preferred Schedule:



Full-time role requiring flexibility with respect to scheduling. Call responsibility includes nights, weekends, holidays in a rotating schedule.

Position Requirements:

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 areas of previous experience are the emergency department, critical care, hospital medicine, and urgent care.
• Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and attentiveness to detail required. Ability to communicate clearly, accurately, and logically both verbally and in writing. Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical audiences clearly and concisely that is sensitive to cultural considerations and health literacy. Interpersonal skills, which frequently involve collaborating with bedside nurses, peers and supervisors, physicians, and administrators on policy and procedural issues.
• Life-long learner and skills in self-care are highly preferred.

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:*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
Certification as Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
AHA ACLS, AHA BLS, DEA

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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