Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Surgical Orthopedics

JOB SUMMARY

The Surgical Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant provides patient services in collaboration with a licensed Physician. The Surgical Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant ensures continuity between clinical practice and standards of care, as well as promotes and aids in patient preparation for discharge. This individual works collaboratively with physicians, nurses, case managers, and other healthcare disciplines, utilizing a team approach to healthcare.

You will work with an experienced team providing orthopedic care in a Level III trauma center. Call expectations of 1:10.

For positions requiring education beyond a high school diploma or equivalent, educational qualifications must be from an institution whose accreditation is recognized by the Council for Higher Education and Accreditation.

Minimum

Required:

Master's Degree in Nursing.

Preferred/Optional: None

Minimum

Required:

None

Preferred/Optional: One to two years' nursing experience in specialty.

The following licensure(s), certification(s), registration(s), etc., are required for this position. Licenses with restrictions are subject to review to determine if restrictions are substantially related to the position.

Minimum

Required:

Current State of Wisconsin Nurse License or Nurse Compact License, and Nurse Practitioner Licensure. Current Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) License. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification awarded by the American Heart Association (AHA) within three months of hire. Additional department-specific certifications, licenses, or memberships may be required (varies by department/location).

Preferred/Optional: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification awarded by the American Heart Association (AHA) at time of hire.

• Competitive salary
• 4 weeks of vacation, 1 week CME
• CME annual allowance
• Health, dental, life, disability, and occurrence-based malpractice insurance
• Relocation support

In the Northwoods you will find a relaxed, safe, and secure environment. The area is known for its small-town friendliness - a place where neighbors truly care about each other. With an extremely low crime rate, our Northwoods communities are perfect for raising healthy children and supporting old-fashioned family values. Education is a top priority in Minocqua, with the state of Wisconsin ranking consistently in the top 3 nationally, and our elementary schools ranking higher than state averages.

When you want to travel out of the area, you will have access to the Rhinelander Airport in 30 minutes and the Central WI Airport is 90 minutes away;
Madison is a 3-hour drive, Minneapolis/St. Paul is a 4-hour drive, Milwaukee or Chicago is a 5-hour drive, and you're only 90 minutes to the Shores of Lake Superior. Lakeland area population is approximately 10,000.

Fun Fact:
Minocqua is home to a 30' tall snowman in the winter called "Snowmy Kromer" due to the Stormy Kromer that is placed on top of his head!

Marshfield Clinic Health System physicians and staff are motivated by our mission to enrich lives. We serve more than 350,000 unique patients each year through accessible, high quality health care, research and education. With more than 1,600 providers in 170 medical specialties and subspecialties and over 13,000 employees in 65 clinical locations in 45 communities serving Wisconsin and Michigan's Upper Peninsula, Marshfield Clinic Health System is nationally recognized for innovative practices and quality care.

Motivated by our mission to enrich lives, we use common values to ensure those we serve feel supported in their healthcare journey and staff and providers are actively engaged with one another. Together through our actions, we promise to deliver compassionate, safe and expert care to everyone.

The Marshfield Promise is centered around 5 core values;
Patient-Centered, Trust, Teamwork, Excellence and Affordability.

Marshfield Clinic Health System is committed to enriching the lives of others through accessible, affordable and compassionate healthcare. Successful applicants will…