Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) - Radiation Oncology - Outpatient

The Medical College of Wisconsin•Milwaukee, WI

16h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Medical College of Wisconsin's Department of Radiation Oncology is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or a Physician Assistant with pediatric and adult certification to provide radiation oncology medical care services within a hybrid setting. This position is located in Milwaukee, WI at our Froedtert Campus. The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) works as part of a multidisciplinary health care team who will contribute to excellence in program administration, patient care, patient safety, research, quality improvement, and teaching as a member of the Department of Radiation Oncology and Children’s Wisconsin. Collaborates with providers to deliver treatment-related care, side effect/toxicity management, and care coordination for pediatric Radiation Oncology and Children’s Wisconsin patients, as well as adult CNS patients. Partners with interdisciplinary teams to diagnose and treat conditions requiring radiation oncology intervention across ambulatory and inpatient settings. Performs comprehensive histories and physical exams; orders, performs, and interprets diagnostic tests; develops and monitors pharmaceutical and non-pharmaceutical treatment plans; and performs appropriately credentialed procedures. Documents accurately and timely within the EMR, including progress notes, procedure notes, and admission/transfer orders. Educates and counsels patients and families on disease processes, treatment plans, preventive care, and promotes continuity of care across the continuum. Meets all regulatory, privileging, and training requirements (including CMS and Joint Commission standards) while maintaining ongoing professional development and contributing to quality improvement initiatives.

Requirements

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.
Wisconsin RN License
Wisconsin Advanced Practice Nurse Prescriber License
American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)
Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) required within 6 months of start date
Dea Registration
Nurse Practitioner Certification from a nationally accredited professional nursing organization: Family NP (FNP)
Must have pediatric and adult certification
Physician Assistant Dea Registration
Wisconsin Physician Assistant License
Certification by National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)
Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) required within 6 months of start date

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in radiation oncology, pediatric oncology, or oncology
Pediatric certification along with adult practice certification

Responsibilities

Collaborates with providers to deliver treatment-related care, side effect/toxicity management, and care coordination for pediatric Radiation Oncology and Children’s Wisconsin patients, as well as adult CNS patients.
Partners with interdisciplinary teams to diagnose and treat conditions requiring radiation oncology intervention across ambulatory and inpatient settings.
Performs comprehensive histories and physical exams; orders, performs, and interprets diagnostic tests; develops and monitors pharmaceutical and non-pharmaceutical treatment plans; and performs appropriately credentialed procedures.
Documents accurately and timely within the EMR, including progress notes, procedure notes, and admission/transfer orders.
Educates and counsels patients and families on disease processes, treatment plans, preventive care, and promotes continuity of care across the continuum.
Meets all regulatory, privileging, and training requirements (including CMS and Joint Commission standards) while maintaining ongoing professional development and contributing to quality improvement initiatives.

Benefits

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: 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 Respect.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that values diversity in backgrounds, experiences and perspectives through merit-based processes, and in alignment with all applicable laws.
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.
Our values define who we are, what we stand for and how we conduct ourselves at MCW.
If you believe in embracing individuality and working together according to these principles to improve health for all, then MCW is the place for you.
Milwaukee, the largest city in Wisconsin, is located on Lake Michigan’s western shore. A metropolitan area with more than 1.6 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, lakefront museums, a theater district, the world champion Milwaukee Bucks, the Milwaukee Brewers, bustling nightlife, and award-winning 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.
Milwaukee has all the advantages of a large, vibrant city but without the stress or cost.
The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive 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.
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