Nurse Practitioner – Child Psychiatry Job Vacancy in Medical College of Wisconsin 8701 Watertown Plank Road, Milwaukee, WI 53226 – Updated today

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Company Name : Medical College of Wisconsin
Location : 8701 Watertown Plank Road, Milwaukee, WI 53226
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Job Description : The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) works as part of a multidisciplinary health care team, providing a broad range of diagnostic and therapeutic services for the patients of the outpatient services as a member of the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine.
The APP will have a strong foundation in evidence-based practice and ensure an environment of safe quality care.
The Advanced Practice Nurse will provide a variety of therapeutic activities including psychiatric medication evaluation, prescribing and medication management, individual therapies to patients as directed by a licensed physician and in accordance with clinic and institutional policies and procedures. Programmatic activities include but are not limited to assistance with covering medication refill requests, learner education and training as time and interest allow pursuit of research interests as time and interest allow, etc.
Physician Assistant
Provides specialty medical care within defined scope of practice under the supervision of a licensed physician and in accordance with MCW/CSG policies and procedures.
Organizational Structure
Location:
CHW campus
Department:
Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine
Division:
Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Supervising / Collaborating Physician:
Dr. Robert Chayer
Workweek:
Scheduling flexibility required to provide for an appropriate level of patient care coverage. May require evening or weekend hours in the future based on business needs.
Standard clinic hours are 8am – 5pm, Monday through Friday. Clinic schedule expectations include late afternoon appointments.
Job Dimensions
Collegiality
Exhibit confidentiality, honesty, and actions that build trust and strengthen relationships. Listen to others and effectively communicate in a clear and concise manner through written and verbal communication. Demonstrate respect and commitment to the values of diversity and equity; seek out and incorporate diverse perspectives into decision making.
Excellence & Creativity
Exhibit initiative and ingenuity by taking ownership of tasks to proactively improve services, avoid problems, or develop opportunities. Generate novel and valuable ideas to impact missions. Identify and implement new methods to increase efficiency and quality.
Education & Development
Participate in design, development and/or evaluation of instructional materials, methods, courses or programs. Seek out mentorship and learning opportunities. Develop and maintain professional affiliations.
Agility
Resourceful in deviating from the routine; adapt behaviors, priorities and work methods to meet needs of others. Support transformational change to achieve institutional vision and strategies.
Dependability & Judgment
Demonstrate logical, rational, and objective decision making. Use analysis, experience and logic to solve problems and offer solutions and suggestions that are effective in addressing problems. Show reliability and accountability in the successful completion of all work.
Stewardship & Institutional Citizenship
Be an active and thoughtful participant in institutional initiatives, meetings and committee work. Conserve resources and use in an efficient and cost effective manner across all MCW missions. Look for ways to improve and promote quality within area of influence.
Core Responsibilities
Performs comprehensive histories and physical exams, identifies normal and abnormal findings, including physical, cognitive and psychosocial status.
Orders and interprets laboratory and diagnostic tests.
Develops pharmaceutical and non-pharmaceutical treatment plans.
Monitors effectiveness of plan of care.
Educates patients on disease and treatment plans.
Performs procedures as trained and appropriately credentialed.
Documents within the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) and completes other necessary documents.
Collaborates and/or consults with physicians and other health care providers as appropriate.
Educates, counsels, and assists patients and families regarding current health problems, health maintenance activities and preventive behaviors.
Department Specific Responsibilities
Collaborates with interdisciplinary health care teams in diagnosis and treatment of conditions requiring DEPARTMENT intervention in outpatient environment as a member of the Child and Adolescent Division.
Writes accurate and timely progress notes, procedure notes, and/or admission and transfer orders.
Order, perform, and interpret screening and diagnostic procedures and tests, and appropriately communicates and documents information.
Privileged to perform procedures beyond core as identified by the Child and Adolescent Division services.
Facilitates and communicates with patient, family and staff to promote continuity of care across the continuum of care.
Attend required training and meets key regulatory requirements, including those of the privileging institution, CMS, and the Join Commission.
Evaluates quality outcomes for the patients receiving care of this team through participation in the development of quality indicators and outcomes dashboard.
Acquires information on the most current development and trends in the Physician Assistant field and/or Nurse Practitioner field, through educational programs, in-services, professional associates, and current literature.

Preferred Schedule:

Standard Clinic Hours Monday-Friday

Position Requirements:

Specifications
Minimum Education:
Advanced Practice Nurse
Master’s Degree or higher in Nursing
Physician Assistant
Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Physician Assistant Studies
Prior Experience:
Zero years of experienced required
Preferred Experience:
Master’s Degree preferred. One or more years of experience in a pediatric psychiatric and/or pediatric behavioral health setting preferred. Prior knowledge of psychopharmacology preferred.
Certifications / Licenses
(Must be current and maintained)
Department Specific Certifications / Licenses
Advanced Practice Nurse
Wisconsin RN license
Wisconsin Advance Practice Nurse Prescriber License
Certification as Advance Practice Nurse
AHA BCLS
CITI Certification to be completed within 90 days of hire
Certification as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner is preferred (with willingness to pursue Primary Care Mental Health Specialist certification) and/or
Certification as a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner preferred (pediatric experience preferred)
DEA license preferred
Physician Assistant
Wisconsin PA license
Certification by NCCPA
AHA BCLS
CITI Certification to be completed within 90 days of hire
DEA license preferred
Core Competencies

Medical Knowledge
Makes appropriate decisions based on education, analysis, wisdom, experience, and judgment.
Uses methods that effectively solve difficult problems, explores available resources for answers, identifies obscure problems.
Patient Care
Uses time effectively and efficiently. Prioritizes. Completes work by required deadlines. Manages and coordinates a wide range of activities.
Focuses on essentials. Identifies and manages critical needs, and appropriately postpones or delegates less critical activities. Creates focus, identifies impediments to goals for care.
Interpersonal and Communication Skills
Is approachable. Listens. Displays sensitivity, patience, diplomacy and tact in relationships. Builds rapport.
Relates appropriately to a variety of people in all positions. Creates effective team relationships. Diffuses high stress situations.
Writes clearly and succinctly in a variety of communication settings. Creates effective documents and messages.
Practice-based Learning and Improvement
Applies current research and evidence based practice guidelines to own practice.
Identifies personal strengths and areas for improvement. Seeks feedback. Gains insight from mistakes. Is open to constructive criticism and is not defensive. Is receptive to discussing areas for improvement.
Systems-based Practice
Demonstrates functional and technical knowledge and skills to perform the work at the highest level of accomplishment.
Incorporates other resources in system to provide optimal health care.
Professionalism
Adheres to ethical principles. Is widely trusted, direct and truthful. Maintains patient confidentiality. Keeps confidences. Owns mistakes. Does not misrepresent self for personal gain.
Background Checks

Employment in this position is contingent upon successfully passing background, criminal history, and caregiver misconduct check in accordance with the Wisconsin Caregiver Background Check Law
Physical Requirements

Work requires considerable variety of fairly steady active physical exertion with some and/or continuous standing or walking.
Risk Potential

Exposure to hazards that may result in short-term work-related absences. Exposure to blood-borne pathogens and hazardous materials.
Sensory Acuity

Ability to detect and translate speech or other communication required. May occasionally require the ability to distinguish colors and perceive relative distances between objects.
Work Environment

May include exposure to conditions requiring the use of personal protective equipment.
Job Profile
Grade:
817
Full-Time Equivalent:
1.0
FLSA Status:
Exempt
FLSA Test:
Learned Professional

Diversity, Affirmative Action, Equal Employment Opportunity, and Confidentiality Statement
Employment in this position may be contingent upon successfully completing a background and criminal history check, caregiver background check in accordance with the Wisconsin Caregiver Background Check Law, physical examination, and / or driving record check. The Medical College of Wisconsin is an affirmative action / equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. The Medical College of Wisconsin defines diversity as a commitment to recognizing and appreciating the variety of individual differences in an environment that promotes and celebrates individual and collective achievement. The diversity of MCW continues to be an important source of innovative ideas and creative accomplishments. Employees that have access to MCW, affiliate, subsidiary, or student data or Protected Health Information (PI), or research protected information are obligated to protect the confidentiality and proper use and access of this information in order to prevent loss, misuse, unauthorized access, unnecessary identification, or security breaches. This job description is not an employment contract and the Medical College of Wisconsin may modify this document at any time.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by most people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and requirements. Scheduling flexibility is required to accommodate changing business needs.

MCW as an Equal Opportunity Employer and Commitment to Non-Discrimination

The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual’s race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristic, or military status. Employees, students, applicants or other members of the MCW community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic.
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