Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant - Hematology/Oncology

Company: UW Health
Location: Madison
Posted on: October 14, 2024

Job Description:

Work Schedule:
100% FTE working Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 am and 5:00 pm. Shifts will be split between the East Park Medical Center and the Johnson Creek Carbone Cancer Center or other community-based UW Health outreach clinics plus one week per month at Unity Point Health-Meriter Hospital for inpatient consults.
Be part of something remarkable
As an Advanced Practice Provider, you'll play an integral role in our ambulatory and inpatient care teams by providing high-quality, cost-effective care to patients.
We are seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to:

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• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary health team to provide comprehensive care to cancer patients in active treatment as well as patients with benign hematologic conditions in a primarily outpatient setting.
  
• Provide new and follow up appointments at both East Park Medical Center and Johnson Creek Cancer Clinic locations and other UW Health regional/outreach cancer clinics.
  
• Provide inpatient coverage one week per month for hematology/oncology patients at Unity Point Health-Meriter Hospital by conducting history and physical examination (H&P) prior to admissions from clinic, and rounding on patients in consultative role.
  
• Perform routine clinical procedures independently as outlined in practice agreements/scope of practice including, but not limited to, the following: bone marrow biopsies, lumbar puncture with intrathecal chemotherapy.
  
  Education:
  If Nurse Practitioner: Master's or Doctorate's degree from accredited Nursing Program.
  If Physician Assistant: Bachelor's or Master's degree from accredited PA Program.
  Work Experience:
  Minimum - 1-3 years caring for hematology/medical oncology patients.
  Preferred - Experience with acute and ambulatory cancer patient care.
  Licenses and Certifications:
  Minimum - State of Wisconsin NP or PA licensure
  If Nurse Practitioner*:
  
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  • 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; Adult/Gerontology Primary Care, Adult/Gerontology Acute Care; Family.
    
    If Physician Assistant*:
    
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    • 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
      
      Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
      
      
      UW Health is committed to being a diverse, equitable, inclusive and anti-racist workplace and is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Our integrity shines through in patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. Applications from Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) individuals, LGBTQ+ and non-binary identities, women, persons with disabilities, military service members and veterans are strongly encouraged. EOE, including disability/veterans.
      
      - UW Health's new state-of-the-art ambulatory facility will transform the patient experience and offer cutting-edge proton therapy. This 469,000-square-foot ambulatory facility will house many specialties, including women's complex care, adult cancer care, advanced imaging and laboratory services and innovative clinical trials. It will be located across from East Madison Hospital on Eastpark Blvd. and is slated to open in fall 2024.
      Perks of working at Eastpark Medical Center:
      
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      • Natural light and beautiful views from the staff lounge and collaboration areas. Beautiful green space outdoors for wellness activities and a nearby walking path.
        
      • Private lockers for staff to securely store personal items.
        
      • Two staff showers near the lockers on the 1st floor.
        
      • Free parking.
        
      • Cafe on the first floor with healthy grab and go options.
        
      • Quiet lounge and wellness rooms on each floor.
        
      • Private lactation rooms with a fridge on each floor.
        
      • Staff can access the aquatic center and fitness facility free-of-charge at East Madison Hospital, across the street.
        
      • Health Technology Center available for light staff support needs, such as a replacement mouse, keyboards, etc.
        
        UW Health Clinics (Johnson Creek Carbone Cancer Center) - our physicians and staff are dedicated to providing an exceptional patient and family experience by delivering the highest quality of care in a compassionate environment. With more than 80 primary and specialty care clinics located throughout Dane County and the surrounding areas, we are proud to have the opportunity to impact the communities we serve.
        UnityPoint Health - Meriter - This position is located at our partner organization, , a 448-bed community hospital located at 202 S. Park Street, Madison, just two miles from University Hospital. as a way to better serve our community by leveraging the complex, tertiary capabilities of the UW Health system and the community-based hospital and primary care capabilities of UnityPoint Health - Meriter.
        
        
        
        
        
        
        
        
        

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