Pediatric Critical Care Children's WI - Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Few institutions nationwide can meet the performance standards of the critical care specialists at Children's Wisconsin – a Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center.

With a 72-bed pediatric critical care unit, one of the nation's largest, you will join a highly trained intensive care unit team who treat children with serious medical or surgical care needs.

In the MCW/Children’s Wisconsin partnership, there’s no greater priority than the care of our kids.

Position Description:

The Department of Pediatrics is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to support the Pediatric Critical Care services located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin at Children’s Wisconsin.

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.

The Medical College of Wisconsin is an academic partner Children's Wisconsin, the region’s only independent healthcare system dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children. This free-standing 306-bed children's hospital ranks as one of the top children's hospitals in the United States.

In this role you will:

Patient Care

Examine, treat, and document acute and chronic care of children with complex and critical health conditions in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit. Order, interpret, and record results of clinical tests and report results to physician team. Prescribe medications and make recommendations for other therapeutic treatments.

• Collaborate with a physician or physician team to assess and treat the acute and chronic health care needs of complex and critically ill or injured children.
• Rely on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
• A wide degree of creativity and autonomy is expected.

Teaching/Education

Instruction (formal and/or informal) of nurses and nursing students, medical students, residents, parents and other health care professionals.

Quality improvement and Research

Support section research activities and quality improvement initiatives through participation

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion:

MCW is one of the largest healthcare employers in Wisconsin. We are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming workplace that includes individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences. 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.  We strive to integrate our human and social differences into MCW’s functioning, strategies and culture to create a diverse and equitable workplace. If you believe embracing individuality and working together makes us stronger, then MCW is the place for you. People of color, women, LGBTQIA+, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Schedule:
Flexibility with scheduling to support 24/7 coverage - *generous additional pay provided*

Position Requirements:

Minimum Education:

Advanced Practice Nurse: Master’s Degree or higher in Nursing
Physician Assistant: Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Physician Assistant Studies

Minimum Requirements:

Advanced Practice Nurse
Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner
Wisconsin RN License
Wisconsin Advanced Practice Nurse Prescriber License
Acute Care Pediatrics certification
Current BLS & PALS

Physician Assistant
Wisconsin Physician Assistant License
Certification by NCCPA
Current BLS & PALS

Preferred Experience:

• Two years of nursing or physician assistant experience in direct patient care for children, with proven ability to communicate well with children, parents, and physicians under frequently stressful circumstances.
• Previous experience in critical care nursing or comparable clinical practice; previous experience as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant with subspecialty concentration in acute/chronic or critical care; previous experience with technology-dependent children.
• Familiarity with advanced concepts, practices, and procedures within pediatric critical care medicine.
• Strong critical thinking, problem solving, and attentiveness to detail required. Ability to communicate clearly and logically both verbally and in writing. Demonstrate accuracy and an attention to detail. Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical audiences clearly and concisely. Demonstrated high level of analytical ability to resolve complex patient care problems, administrative problems, and research issues. Interpersonal skills which frequently involve collaborating with bedside nurses, peers and supervisors, physicians, and administrators on policy and procedural issues.

Why MCW?

Southeastern Wisconsin is a vibrant, diverse metropolitan area.  MCW is intent on attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse workforce and faculty body that reflects the community we serve. We value diversity of backgrounds, experience, thought, and perspectives to advance excellence in science and medicine.  MCW is a welcoming campus community with a strong culture of collaboration, partnership, and engagement with our surrounding community. Patient care of the highest quality; and we improve the health of the communities we serve.

Benefits

• Outstanding Healthcare Coverage, including but not limited to Health, Vision, and Dental. Along with Flexible Spending options
• 403B Retirement Package
• Competitive Vacation and Paid Holidays offered
• Tuition Reimbursement and Continuing Medical Education
• Paid Parental Leave
• Fertility or Adoption Assistance
• On campus Fitness Facility, offering onsite classes.
• Additional discounted rates on items such as: Select cell phone plans, local fitness facilities, Milwaukee recreation and entertainment etc. 

Contact:

Amanda Steffens, APP Recruiter
asteffens@mcw.edu

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 Pharmacy School. 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. The core of everything we do at the MCW is academic medicine, which brings together scientists, clinicians, students, and community members to solve challenges in health and society. MCW is a diverse group of thought leaders collaborating to build a healthier world. Every study we conduct, and every patient we see, leads to new learning and a continuous cycle of life-changing knowledge. 

Approximately 1,780 MCW physicians and approximately 905 advanced practice providers care for more than 484,000 patients of all ages annually at Children’s Wisconsin, Froedtert Hospital, Zablocki VA Medical Center and many other hospitals and clinics in 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 CResearch 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.

Milwaukee, the largest city in Wisconsin, is located on Lake Michigan’s western shore. A metropolitan area with more than 1.5 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, museums, a theater district, the world champion Milwaukee Bucks, the Milwaukee Brewers, and many fine 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.

Our Commitment to Mental Health and Wellbeing  
MCW recognizes the hard work and multiple responsibilities of our faculty and staff and is committed to improving wellness and wellbeing. As part of MCW’s commitment, a multitude of resources are provided and encouraged including the Well-Being Index, literature/research, courses, and peer support programs.

Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion  
The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming workplace that includes individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences. 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. We strive to integrate our human and social differences into MCW’s functioning, strategies and culture to create a diverse and equitable workplace. If you believe embracing individuality and working together makes us stronger, then MCW is the place for you. People of color, women, LGBTQIA+, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Application review will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

All interactions will remain confidential.