Advanced Practice Provider - PA/Aprn, Pediatric Hematology

Position Summary:

The Medical College of Wisconsin’s Department of Pediatrics, Division of Hematology, Oncology, Bone Marrow Transplant, is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide  care within the specialty clinic, day hospital, infusion clinic, translational research unit and inpatient unit.  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.

Position Highlights:

• This position provides Advanced Practice Provider (APP) support to the Hematology services. In this role, the APP works with the attending physician to care for hematology patients in a variety of clinical settings including inpatient, Day Hospital, infusion clinic and translational research unit  and clinics. This APP provides comprehensive health care services to support hospitalized patients who have been diagnosed with hematologic disorders. This work is performed in collaboration with the hematology faculty and staff to complete initial and follow-up consultations including clinical status assessment; develop the plan of care; communicate and follow up with the referring service to facilitate coordinated evaluation and management of hematologic disorders. This APP is expected to understand and integrate into the delivery of care the needs of pediatric and adolescent patients in regard to their growth and development. Some cross-training in relevant hematology areas is expected. In addition, cross-coverage of other APP providers in the hematology section will also occur when needed. Actively supports Children’s Wisconsin (CW) and the Department of Pediatrics’ quality, safety goals and service excellence principles.
• This position will support work at the Milwaukee campus and may be asked to support expansion of services at regional sites.
• This position will work with a multidisciplinary team including medical assistants, nurses, advanced practice providers, physicians, and other supportive services including social work, dieticians, psychologists and others.
• This role will report to the APP Manager.

Schedule:

• Typical hours are M-F
• Weekend and holiday coverage as needed by the service. 
• Full-Time, 1.0 FTE
• Salaried (Exempt)

Department/Division Highlights:

The Division of Hematology / Oncology / Blood and Marrow Transplant provides treatment for infants, children, teens and young adults with blood disorders including cancer, non-malignant blood diseases, immunodeficiency states and bleeding disorders. Our vision is to transform the lives of children and young adults with cancer and blood disorders through hope, healing, and discovery. Our mission is to provide compassionate & comprehensive care to treat children and young adults with cancer and blood disorders.  Through coollaboration, research, education, and advocacy we deliver support to families and foster a community of hope and resilience. 

Qualifications:

Preferred Experience:

• Previous pediatric APP experience preferred.

Minimum Education:

• Advanced Practice Registered Nurse: Master’s Degree or higher in Nursing from a nationally accredited organization.
• Physician Assistant: Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Physician Assistant Studies from an ARC-PA-accredited organization.

Minimum Requirements:

• Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
• Nurse Practitioner Certification from a nationally accredited professional nursing organization
  • Certification Requirements
    • American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • DEA registration

• Physician Assistant
  • Wisconsin Physician Assistant License
  • Certification by National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)            
  • Certification Requirements
    • American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • DEA registration
  • Training required in the first six months
    • Citi Training

Why MCW:

• MCW offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Access to state-of-the-art facilities and resources.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.
• A competitive 403(b) retirement plan with an 8% employer contribution. 
• Generous CME allowance to cover societal dues, travel, and conferences. 
• As a qualifying non-profit, employment with the Medical College of Wisconsin may make you eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
• Robust benefits package, including health, dental, life insurance, disability coverage, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement program, generous paid time off and more!

Organizational Overview

Children’s Wisconsin and Children’s Specialty Group

Children’s Wisconsin is an independent health care system dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children. The hospital, with locations in Milwaukee and Northeast Wisconsin, is recognized as one of the leading pediatric health care centers in the United States. Children’s Wisconsin provides primary care, urgent care, emergency care, specialty care, mental and behavioral health services, community health services, foster and adoption services, child advocacy services and health insurance plans. Each year, the Children’s Wisconsin team has more than 6.5 million touchpoints with kids and families through medical care, advocacy, research and education. In Northeast Wisconsin, Children’s Wisconsin is expanding its services to provide increased access to outstanding pediatric subspecialty care. This includes a pediatric hospital, with a Pediatric Unit, Level III NICU and Infusion Center, which is located at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center in Neenah, WI. A multispecialty pediatric ambulatory clinic with on-site laboratory and radiology services opened in Appleton, Wis. in 2023.

Children’s and its joint venture with the Medical College of Wisconsin – the Children’s Specialty Group (CSG) - are the largest providers of pediatric healthcare in the state, serving the children and families of Wisconsin with the highest level of care through their American College of Surgeons Level I Children’s Surgery Verification Center, Level I Pediatric Trauma Center, Diagnostic Imaging Center of Excellence, 72-bed Level IV NICU, Level IV Epilepsy Center, and a 72-bed PICU. In 2026-2027, CW and CSG had six specialties ranked by US News & World Report: cancer; gastroenterology and GI surgery; nephrology, neurology, and neurosurgery; pulmonology and Urology.  With over 70 specialties and 675 providers, CSG providers had 220,000 outpatient visits at 13 regional care sites, 67,000 emergency department/trauma center visits, and over 9,000 admissions.

Procedure for Candidacy  

To submit your application, please click on “Apply Now.” You will create a candidate profile, and you will be prompted to upload your CV and your cover letter, describing your interest and qualifications. References will be required at an appropriate time in the process. All interactions will remain confidential, and no inquiries will be made without the consent of the applicant. Application review will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

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Medical College of Wisconsin

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

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

Commitment to MCW Values

All of our endeavors at MCW, from our internal operations to our interactions with our partners, are driven by our shared organizational values: acting in Caring ways – engaging in Collaborative efforts – approaching our world with Curiosity – advancing Inclusive practices – demonstrating Integrity in all we do – treating everyone with Respect. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that values diversity in backgrounds, experiences and perspectives through merit-based processes, and in alignment with all applicable laws. 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. Our values define who we are, what we stand for and how we conduct ourselves at MCW. If you believe in embracing individuality and working together according to these principles to improve health for all, then MCW is the place for you.

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