Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant - Inpatient Stem Cell Transplant and Cellular Therapy

Work Schedule:

This is a 100% FTE working day/evenings, Monday - Friday 10-12 hour coverage with rotating weekends and holidays. You will work at University Hospital in Madison, WI.

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We are seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to work with patients with acute and chronic illnesses, specifically Stem Cell Transplant and Cellular Therapy patients in the inpatient setting.

As an Advanced Practice Provider, you'll play an integral role in our care teams by providing high-quality and cost-effective care to patients.

We are seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to:

• Work with patients with acute and chronic illnesses, specifically Stem Cell Transplant and Cellular Therapy patients in the inpatient setting.
• Conduct comprehensive health history and physical assessment of patients with acute health problems undergoing treatment including allogeneic and autologous stem cell transplants, CAR T-cell and bispecific T-cell engager (BiTE) therapies.
• Perform procedures required for disease evaluation and treatment such as: Punch skin biopsy, Bone marrow biopsies with/without conscious sedation, Lumbar puncture, and Intrathecal chemotherapy administration.

At UW Health, you will have:

• An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two-week paid parental leave and adoption assistance.
• Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well-being.
• Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.
• Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.

Education:
If Nurse Practitioner: Master's or Doctorate's degree from accredited Nursing Program.
If Physician Assistant: Bachelor's or Master's degree from an accredited PA Program.

Preferred - Master's degree or higher.

Work Experience:

Preferred - Prior APP clinical experience, RN/APP inpatient experience, or prior oncology experience.

Licenses and Certifications:
Minimum - State of Wisconsin NP or PA licensure
If Nurse Practitioner*:

• Active RN and APRN certifications and licenses, including prescriptive authority, in state(s) of practice AND
• Active board certification as a NP in area of clinical practice. These may include the following: Adult or Adult/Gerontology Acute Care.

If Physician Assistant*:

• Active PA license, including prescriptive authority, in state(s) of practice 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

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:

• Comfortable working with patients and families in emotionally intense, but relatively brief, relationships
• Excellent communication skills preferred and willingness to participate in intensive communication skill development
• Professional demeanor
• Ability to work as a member of a team

Physical Requirements:

Medium: Ability to lift up to 50 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects weighing up to 25 pounds.