What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant – Outpatient Breast Surgery position at UW Health?
Work Schedule :
80% FTE, Monday- Friday between the hours of 8:00 am – 5:00 pm. No weekends, holidays, or call.
Description:
As an Advanced Practice Provider, you'll play an integral role in our inpatient and ambulatory care teams by providing high-quality, cost-effective care to patients.
We are seeking a Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant to:
- Provide comprehensive care to patients with breast disorders, including the spectrum of diseases from benign abnormalities to breast cancer survivorship.
- Provide care and educate patients on high-risk treatment strategies, wellness care, and treatment plans for benign changes.
- See patients with benign breast problems, post-operative complications, follow patients who are high risk for breast cancer, and follow breast cancer survivor patients.
- Collaborate with the team to develop, manage, and modify treatment plans for patients at high risk for breast cancer.
- Treat patients with breast cancer risk factors through multidisciplinary care by Surgical Oncologists, Medical Oncologists, Genetic Counselors, and Radiation Oncologists.
Education :
Minimum –
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.
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; Adult/Gerontology Primary Care; Family.
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.
*Active license or eligibility to obtain active licensure in state of practice. This may include licensing in Wisconsin and other state(s) of practice.
University Hospital in Madison is a Magnet®-designated facility that’s ranked Wisconsin’s #1 hospital and considered one of the nation's leading hospitals, teaching institutions and referral centers.
Eastpark Medical Center - 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 :
- 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.
- Café 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.
