Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

Location: Wauwatosa, WI

Provide acute care to individuals and their families, including medical diagnosis, treatment of new and chronic health problems as well as health promotion and disease prevention. To accomplish this goal the NP will work both autonomously and in collaboration with medical staff. Will serve as a patient advocate, resource to nursing staff and interdisciplinary consultant. Obtains health histories and performs physical examinations. Coordinates patient care by interacting with key ancillary departments such as pharmacy, imaging, laboratory, home care, therapies and dietary. Performs procedures for diagnostic and/or therapeutic purposes including, but not limited to, suturing, wound care, incision and drainage, cardioversion and central line insertion. Prescribes or recommends pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic therapies, including controlled medications that are warranted by patient's diagnosis or changing medical condition. Develops and participates in community outreach programs and educational offerings. Assists the Clinical Nurse Specialist with the development of courses and curriculum for continuing staff education. Participates in research activities as appropriate to the nurse's education and position.

Skills/Requirements

The Nurse Practitioner is an advanced practice nurse who provides acute care to patients in accordance with Chapter 441 Nurse Practice Act of the Wisconsin Board of Nursing. Completion of a BSN is required. Completion of a Master's Degree in an accredited Acute Care, Family or Adult Nurse Practitioner Program is required. Cardiac ICU experience required. Current Wisconsin NP licensure. National Certification as a Nurse Practitioner. Current BLS and ACLS certification. Current clinical nursing practice in the specialty of cardiac care. Strong interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills necessary. Ability to work with minimal guidance. Demonstrates advanced communication and collaboration skills with individuals and groups. Demonstrates a high degree of judgment and competence in providing specialized care. Ability to apply knowledge of principles and methods of research. Must be flexible with work schedule.