Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant - Neuroscience ICU Weekender
About The Position
Provide care to adults with serious neurological illnesses in UW Health’s Neuroscience ICU, an academic medical center and Joint Commission-accredited Comprehensive Stroke Program treating complex trauma and stroke cases. The role collaborates with faculty, residents, fellows, surgeons, nursing staff, Neurosurgery, Neurocritical Care, and Neurology to deliver ongoing patient care and medical and perioperative care during critical illness. The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant performs routine clinical procedures independently within applicable practice agreements and scope of practice. The position is a 100% FTE weekender role with 12-hour shifts rotating between day and night hours; hours may vary based on departmental needs. External hires may be eligible for relocation assistance. UW Health provides an APP Advisory Council, an APP leadership structure through the Department of Advanced Practice, and employee recognition activities.
Requirements
- For Nurse Practitioners: Master’s or Doctorate degree from an accredited nursing program.
- For Physician Assistants: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from an accredited PA program.
- State of Wisconsin NP or PA licensure.
- For Nurse Practitioners: Active RN and APRN certifications and licenses, including prescriptive authority, in state(s) of practice.
- For Nurse Practitioners: Active board certification as an NP in the area of clinical practice. Acute Care certification is required; Adult or Adult/Gerontology certification may be considered only with previous ICU experience.
- For Physician Assistants: Active PA license, including prescriptive authority, in state(s) of practice, and active PA board certification.
- Active DEA license or ability to apply for one before or upon hire.
- Active license or eligibility to obtain active licensure in the state(s) of practice, which may include Wisconsin and other states.
Nice To Haves
- Experience or interest in Neuroscience ICU, acute care, neurocritical care, surgical ICU, or medical ICU.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with faculty, residents, fellows, surgeons, and nursing staff to provide ongoing patient care and management.
- Partner with Neurosurgery, Neurocritical Care, and Neurology to provide medical and perioperative care during critical illness.
- Perform routine clinical procedures independently as outlined in practice agreements and scope of practice.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plans
- Two-week paid parental leave
- Adoption assistance
- Flexible schedule and shift options
- Employee and family wellness support through UW Health’s Wellness Options at Work
- Tuition benefits for coursework associated with career advancement
- Relocation assistance may be available to external hires
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Job Type
Full-time
