Advanced Practice Provider - Pediatric Neurosurgery (Inpatient1)

Nurse Practitioner Or Physician Assistant

The Medical College of Wisconsin's Department of Surgery, Division of Pediatric Neurosurgery, is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide care within the inpatient, OR, and ambulatory settings. 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.

Position Highlights:

• Provide a broad range of diagnostic and therapeutic services for pediatric neurosurgery patients, with a strong foundation in evidence-based practice and a commitment to safe, quality care
• Work in close collaboration with Neurosurgery Faculty, APP Colleagues, Neurosurgery Residents, and Interdisciplinary Teams
• Patient population: premature infants through young adults requiring neurosurgical evaluation and treatment
• Location: Primarily Milwaukee Campus with Clinic in Appleton (two to three times annually)
• Opportunities to participate in quality improvement and research
• Division-supported continuing medical education (CME)
• Required: Reports to APP Manager

Schedule:

• Monday - Friday with scheduling flexibility required to provide an appropriate level of patient care coverage
• No clinical weekend and/or holiday requirements
• 1.0 FTE
• Salaried (Exempt)

Department/Division Highlights:

The Neurosurgery team provides surgical treatment for neurological conditions affecting the brain, spine, and nerves including brain tumors, hydrocephalus, spinal abnormalities, epilepsy, and traumatic injuries. Our team includes four neurosurgeons, four advanced practice providers, five nurses, and five office team members.

We support numerous multidisciplinary programs, including Head Shape, Neuro-Oncology, Epilepsy, Fetal Concerns, Spasticity, and Spina Bifida. Last year we saw 805 new patients, completed 3,134 ambulatory visits across Milwaukee and Appleton, and performed 582 procedures. We are fortunate to have a diverse team with varying levels of experience, yet with all team members performing at a high level at or near the top of their scope.

Why MCW?

• MCW offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Access to state-of-the-art facilities and resources.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.
• A competitive 403(b) retirement plan with an 8% employer contribution.
• Generous CME allowance to cover societal dues, travel, and conferences.
• As a qualifying non-profit, employment with the Medical College of Wisconsin may make you eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
• Robust benefits package, including health, dental, life insurance, disability coverage, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement program, generous paid time off and more!

Qualifications:

Preferred Experience:

• Previous APP Pediatric Surgical Specialties and/or Neurosciences experience preferred.

Minimum Education:

• Advanced Practice Nurse: Master's Degree or higher in Nursing from a nationally accredited organization.
• Physician Assistant: Bachelor's Degree or higher in Physician Assistant Studies from an ARC-PA-accredited organization.

Minimum Requirements:

• Advanced Practice Nurse/ Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner
• Wisconsin RN Licensure
• Wisconsin Advanced Practice Nurse Prescriber License
• Certification Requirements
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)
• DEA registration (if required for the position)
• Nurse Practitioner Certification from a nationally accredited professional nursing organization
• Physician Assistant
• Wisconsin Physician Assistant License
• Certification by National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
• Certification Requirements
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)
• DEA registration (if required for the position)

Organizational Overview

Children's Wisconsin and Children's Specialty Group

Children's Wisconsin is an independent health care system dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children. The hospital, with locations in Milwaukee and Northeast Wisconsin, is recognized as one of the leading pediatric health care centers in the United States. Children's Wisconsin provides primary care, urgent care, emergency care, specialty care, mental and behavioral health services, community health services, foster and adoption services, child advocacy services and health insurance plans. Each year, the Children's Wisconsin team has more than 6.5 million touchpoints with kids and families through medical care, advocacy, research and education. In Northeast Wisconsin, Children's Wisconsin is expanding its services to provide increased access to outstanding pediatric subspecialty care. This includes a pediatric hospital, with a Pediatric Unit, Level III NICU and Infusion Center, which is located at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center in Neenah, WI. A multispecialty pediatric ambulatory clinic with on-site laboratory and radiology services opened in Appleton, Wis. in 2023.

Children's and its joint venture with the Medical College of Wisconsin the Children's Specialty Group (CSG) - are the largest providers of pediatric healthcare in the state, serving the children and families of Wisconsin with the highest level of care through their American College of Surgeons Level I Children's Surgery Verification Center, Level I Pediatric Trauma Center, Diagnostic Imaging Center of Excellence, 72-bed Level IV NICU, Level IV Epilepsy Center, and a 72-bed PICU. In 2021-2022, CW and CSG had six specialties ranked by US News & World Report: cancer; cardiology and heart surgery; gastroenterology and GI surgery; neurology and neurosurgery; orthopedics; and pulmonology. With over 70 specialties and 675 providers, CSG providers had 220,000 outpatient visits at 13 regional care sites, 67,000 emergency department/trauma center visits, and over 9,000 admissions.

Procedure for Candidacy

To submit your application, please click on "Apply Now." You will create a candidate profile, and you will be prompted to upload your CV and your cover letter, describing your interest and qualifications. References will be required at an appropriate time in the process. All interactions will remain confidential, and no inquiries will be made without the consent of the applicant. Application review will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Medical College of Wisconsin

The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is the state's only private medical school and health sciences graduate school. MCW consists of a School of Medicine with campuses in Milwaukee, Green Bay and Central Wisconsin, a School of Graduate Studies, and a School of Pharmacy. MCW is a major national research center ranking in the top third of U.S. medical schools in NIH funding and is the second largest research institution in Wisconsin. Academic medicine is at the core of everything we do at MCW, bringing together scientists, clinicians, students and community members to solve the most complex challenges in health and society. MCW is a diverse group of thought leaders collaborating to pioneer pathways to a healthier world. Every study we conduct and every patient we see leads to new learning and a continuous cycle of life-changing knowledge and innovation.

Approximately 1,780 MCW physicians and approximately 905 advanced practice providers care for more than 484,000 patients of all ages annually at Froedtert Hospital, Zablocki VA Medical Center, Children's Wisconsin, and many other hospitals and clinics throughout eastern Wisconsin, representing more than 5.1 million patient visits annually.

The beautiful, safe and modern campus of the Milwaukee Regional Medical Center (MRMC) houses Froedtert Hospital, Children's Wisconsin, Curative Care Network, Versiti Blood Research Institute and the Milwaukee County Behavioral Health Division. These member entities share a common mission of excellence in patient care, medical education, biomedical research and community service.

Commitment to MCW Values

All of our endeavors at MCW, from our internal operations to our interactions with our partners, are driven by our shared organizational values: acting in Caring ways engaging in Collaborative efforts approaching our world with Curiosity advancing Inclusive practices demonstrating Integrity in all we do treating everyone with