Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Cardiology

Sanford Health•Weston, WI

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About The Position

The nurse practitioner or physician assistant is a skilled member of the allied health care team, who is expected to practice at the highest level of their licensure. This requires providers to stay up to date with the latest evidence based medicine. They work collaboratively with the Hospitalist to facilitate acute care of the adult patient. This individual works collaboratively with physicians, nurses, case managers and other health care disciplines utilizing a team approach. The nurse practitioner participates in all aspects of care of the hospitalized patient including admissions, discharge, daily rounds and patient education. This role will have combined clinical and hospital duties. This role also has the flexibility to have a 4 day 10hr schedule.

Requirements

Master’s Degree in Nursing or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), Physician Assistant.
Three years’ experience as a staff nurse in a hospital setting preferred.
Current State of Wisconsin Nurse License or Nurse Compact License, and Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant Licensure.
Current Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) License.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) awarded by the American Heart Association (AHA) within three months of hire.

Nice To Haves

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) awarded by the American Heart Association (AHA) at time of hire.

Responsibilities

Facilitate acute care of the adult patient
Work collaboratively with physicians, nurses, case managers and other health care disciplines utilizing a team approach
Participate in all aspects of care of the hospitalized patient including admissions, discharge, daily rounds and patient education