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UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN MEDICAL FOU Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant in MADISON, Wisconsin
JOB REQUIREMENTS: Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant - Inpatient/Outpatient Thoracic Surgery - 31756 DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES: Work Schedule : 100% FTE, Four 10 hour shifts/week. Hours may vary based on the needs of the department. We are seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to: * Provide inpatient and outpatient care to patients with primarily acute thoracic illnesses, specifically disorders of the lung, esophagus and mediastinum (non-cardiac). * Perform routine procedures such as: chest tube placement and removal, drain removal, suturing, suction bronchoscopy, US guided thoracentesis, J tube changes, and VAC dressing changes. * Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary health team including RNs, APPs, and surgeons within the Thoracic Surgery Service. Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion UW Health is committed to being a diverse, equitable, inclusive and anti-racist workplace and is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Our integrity shines through in patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. Applications from Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) individuals, women, and LGBTQ+ and non-binary identities are strongly encouraged. EOE, including disability/vets. UW Medical Foundation benefits Equal Opportunity Employer-minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity ***** OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Education : Minimum - If Nurse Practitioner: Master\'s or Doctorate\'s degree from accredited Nursing Program. If Physician Assistant: Bachelor\'s or Master\'s degree from accredited PA Program. Licenses and Certifications : Minimum - If Nurse Practitioner: Active RN and APNP license in State of Wisconsin AND active board certification as a NP. These include the following: Adult; Adult/Gerontology Acute Care; or Emergency. Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) or required to obtain within the first 12 months of employment. If Physician Assistant: Active PA license in State of Wisconsin AND active PA board certification. All Nurse Practitioner and Physician Assistant applicants must have: Active DEA license or ability to apply for such license prior to or upon hire. ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: https://ars2.equest.com/?response_id=f86f619f927c18bf25f54a1fa3723e00 Other: Applicants ONLY to apply via URL link provided!
