Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) – Transplant Nephrology

About the Role

The Medical College of Wisconsin’s Department of Medicine, Division of Nephrology, is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide primary or specialty medical care within a defined scope of practice under the supervision of a licensed physician. This position is based in Milwaukee, WI, at MCW/Froedtert Health. The APP will ensure an environment of safe, quality care, grounded in evidence-based practice.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with interdisciplinary care teams to evaluate and manage kidney transplant recipients in the inpatient setting as a member of the nephrology transplant team.
• Provides specialty care for kidney transplant recipients, including evaluation, treatment planning, and ongoing management.
• Performs approved privileged procedures in accordance with nephrology service requirements.
• Facilitates communication among patients, families, and care team members to support continuity of care throughout hospitalization and transitions of care.
• Participates in quality improvement initiatives, including the development and evaluation of quality indicators and outcome measures.
• Completes required training and maintains compliance with institutional, CMS, Joint Commission, and privileging requirements.
• Maintains current clinical knowledge and specialty expertise through continuing education, professional organizations, and review of relevant literature.

Core Advanced Practice Responsibilities

• Performs comprehensive patient assessments, including history, physical examination, and evaluation of physical, cognitive, and psychosocial status.
• Orders, performs, and interprets laboratory, diagnostic, and screening tests.
• Develops, implements, and evaluates pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic treatment plans.
• Monitors patient progress and modifies the plan of care as clinically appropriate.
• Performs procedures within the approved scope of practice and credentialing guidelines.
• Documents patient care activities accurately and timely within the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Educates and counsels patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, preventive care, and health maintenance.
• Collaborates and consults with physicians and other health care professionals to coordinate patient care.
• Applies clinical judgment and evidence-based practice to support decision-making and management of complex patient care situations.
• Prioritizes and manages clinical responsibilities effectively to meet patient care needs and organizational expectations.
• Communicates clearly and professionally in verbal and written formats.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with patients, families, providers, and staff.
• Utilizes organizational and community resources to support optimal patient outcomes.
• Maintains professional competence through ongoing learning, self-assessment, and incorporation of current research and best practices.
• Demonstrates professionalism, ethical conduct, accountability, patient confidentiality, and adherence to applicable policies, regulatory requirements, and standards of practice.

Qualifications

Preferred Experience: Preference will be given to practitioners with prior experience in hospital-based care and/or medical/surgical patients.

Requirements

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse:

• Master’s Degree or higher in Nursing
• Wisconsin RN license
• Wisconsin Advance Practice Nurse Prescriber License
• Certification as Advance Practice Nurse
• Certification as Adult Care NP and/or Acute Care NP preferred
• AHA BLS
• CITI Certification to be completed within 90 days of hire
• ACLS Certification required or to be completed within 90 days of hire
• DEA

Physician Assistant:

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Physician Assistant Studies
• Wisconsin PA license
• Certification by NCCPA
• AHA BLS
• CITI Certification to be completed within 90 days of hire
• ACLS Certification required or to be completed within 90 days of hire
• DEA

Schedule

Full-time role with expectations for coverage during core business hours and flexibility required as necessary to accommodate business needs. Evening or weekend hours may be required in the future based on business needs.

About MCW

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.

About Milwaukee

Milwaukee, the largest city in Wisconsin, is located on Lake Michigan’s western shore. A metropolitan area with more than 1.6 million people, Milwaukee is an affordable, comfortable place to live, work, and play—big enough to be exciting and uncongested enough to get around easily. Milwaukee’s many neighborhoods have incredible charm, accommodating a variety of lifestyles, from high-rise apartments to small farms. The city offers botanical gardens, lakefront museums, a theater district, professional sports teams, bustling nightlife, and award-winning restaurants.

Commitment to MCW Values

All of our endeavors at MCW 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, and 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.