Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) – Surgical Nocturnist - Inpatient 2

Position Summary

The Medical College of Wisconsin’s Department of Surgery/Division of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery (TACS)/Program of Community Surgery is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide specialty medical care within the community hospitals. The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) works as a member of a multidisciplinary health‑care team contributing to program administration, patient care, patient safety, research, quality improvement, and teaching.

Responsibilities

• Admit, discharge, manage, and provide consultation for surgical specialty patients.
• Provide in‑person coverage at Froedtert Menomonee Falls Hospital and virtual coverage of Froedtert West Bend Hospital for surgical specialty patients.
• Deliver care in collaboration with surgeon teams.
• Provide 24/7 coverage to community surgery practices.

Schedule

Rotational schedule on nights with rotational weekend and holiday coverage.

Pay

1.0 FTE salaried (exempt) position.

Qualifications

• Advanced Practice 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.
• BLS certified (American Heart Association Basic Life Support).
• DEA eligibility.
• Wisconsin APRN licensure and appropriate certification (e.g., Adult‑Gerontology Acute Care NP, Adult‑Gerontology Primary Care NP, Family NP) or Wisconsin Physician Assistant license and NCCPA certification.
• Preferred: Previous APP surgical specialty experience.

Department/Division Highlights

The APP position requires strong clinical competence in emergency general surgery, trauma, and subspecialty surgical specialties, critical decision‑making, and the ability to assess, diagnose, and treat patients in an inpatient setting. The APP will have a strong foundation in evidence‑based practice and ensure an environment of safe, quality care as part of an academic practice and Level 3 trauma center.

Location

Menomonee Falls, WI – Froedtert Menomonee Falls Hospital (with virtual coverage of Froedtert West Bend Hospital).