NRS Practitioner/Wound Healing Coordinator

NRS Practitioner/Wound Healing CoordinatorLocation: US: WI: MENOMONEE FALLS at our FROEDTERT MEN FALLS HOSPITAL facility.Work Type: Full-time. Shift: 1st 40 hours per weekly pay period. Flexible weekly schedule. Job Summary:Serves in the role of Nurse Practitioner (NP) consultant, educator, researcher, and manager of the day-to-day operations of the outpatient Wound Care Program. The NP is an advanced practice nurse and is subject to the rules and regulations of the State. The NP has prescriptive authority per the State of Wisconsin and performs the functions of examining, assessing, planning, and implementing the health care of patients in collaboration and under the general supervision of licensed physicians. EXPERIENCE DESCRIPTION:A minimum of 3-5 years of nursing experience is required. (Some previous experience in wound care of patients is also required.) Three to five years of wound care experience is preferred. Previous leadership experience is preferred.Nursing practitioner with valid Wound and Ostomy certification is required. This position is for direct patient care for the wound and ostomy patient population in a hospital outpatient department setting. The position includes variable scheduled/sporadic inpatient time for PSI-03 validations or IP wound care needs to be communicated by the IP WOCN's. The position is for FMFH but may also include the potential need for FWBH outpatient care center APNP coverage. Opportunity for Enterprise committees related to the specialty. EDUCATION DESCRIPTION:Master's degree from an accredited Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner Program is required. SPECIAL SKILLS DESCRIPTION:Interpersonal skills necessary to communicate effectively with patients and families, providing caring and understanding, as well as work effectively with MD's RNs, and other hospital disciplines. Ability to view patient needs within the context of the entire individual as well as keep an eye on detail in performing professional nursing care for patients and families involved in a life-altering situation. LICENSURE DESCRIPTION:Requires current state of Wisconsin Registered Nurse License or a Multi-state Nursing License from a participating state in the NLC (Nurse Licensure Compact). A current State of Wisconsin License as an Advanced Practice Nurse Prescriber is required. American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support for the Healthcare Provider (BLS) or an AHA-approved equivalent is required within 3 months of hire. Medicaid and Medicare (PECOS) enrollment is required within 3 months of hire. Perks & Benefits at Froedtert HealthFroedtert Health Offers a variety of perks & benefits to staff, depending on your role you may be eligible for the following:Paid time offGrowth opportunity- Career Pathways & Career Tuition Assistance, CEU opportunitiesAcademic Partnership with the Medical College of WisconsinReferral bonusesRetirement plan - 403bMedical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Free Workplace ClinicsEmployee Assistance Programs, Adoption Assistance, Healthy Contributions, Care@Work, Moving Assistance, Discounts on gym memberships, travel, and other work-life benefits are available.

The Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin regional health network is a partnership between Froedtert Health and the Medical College of Wisconsin supporting a shared mission of patient care, innovation, medical research, and education. Our health network operates eastern Wisconsin's only academic medical center and adult Level I Trauma center engaged in thousands of clinical trials and studies. The Froedtert & MCW health network, which includes ten hospitals, nearly 2,000 physicians, and more than 45 health centers and clinics draws patients from throughout the Midwest and the nation.