The Nurse Practitioner- Nursing Home Service functions as a member of our primary care provider and nursing home in the delivery of comprehensive health care services to our patients in the nursing home setting, under the collaboration of a licensed physician. This Nurse Practitioner is a skilled member of the allied health care team, who is expected to practice at the highest level of their licensure. This requires providers to stay up to date with the latest evidence based medicine. This individual works collaboratively with physicians, nurses, case managers and other health care disciplines utilizing a team approach.
In this role, you will spend 80% of your time serving patients in three area nursing homes as well as the hospice program. Additionally, you will fill-in at primary care clinics to cross cover for provider absences.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATIONFor 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: A graduate of an approved Nurse Practitioner educational program. Master’s degree in nursing.
Preferred/Optional: noneEXPERIENCE
Minimum Required: Some previous nursing experience in a hospital setting.
Preferred/Optional: Nurse practitioner experience in a hospital or nursing home setting is preferred. Or two to three years’ experience in a Nursing Home or hospital setting, as a staff nurse is preferred.
CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSESThe 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 Wisconsin RN Licensure, Nurse Practitioner Certification by a national certifying body. Advanced Practice Nurse Prescriber Certification. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification awarded by the American Heart Association (AHA) within three months of hire. State of Wisconsin valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record.
Preferred/Optional: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification awarded by the American Heart Association (AHA) at time of hire.
Marshfield Clinic Health System is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization. This may qualify you for additional state and/or federal education loan forgiveness programs.
Benefits
Competitive salary 4 weeks of vacation, 1 week CME $2,750 CME annual allowance Health, dental, life, disability, and occurrence-based malpractice insurance Up to $10,000 relocation supportBeaver Dam, Wisconsin
Beaver Dam is a growing city of 16,000 residents. With a 6,000-acre lake, vibrant parks, a wide array of visual and performing arts and numerous festivals, the quality of life is thriving. In addition to high quality public schools, Beaver Dam is home to several additional educational resources which include an international preparatory academy, and a technical college for lifelong learning. Quality employers, a diverse workforce, a great entrepreneurial atmosphere and growing retail marketplace all combine to make it an excellent place to live and work! Beaver Dam is only 30 mins from the outskirts of Madison!
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 as well as 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.
The Marshfield Promise
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 listen, serve and put the needs of patients and customers first.
At Marshfield Clinic Health System, we are fully committed to addressing health equity, diversity and inclusion for our employees and providers, our patients, and the communities we serve. We believe that every individual should have the opportunity to attain their highest level of health. We embrace diversity and welcome differences in who we are and how we think. We believe that any individual or group should feel welcomed, respected and valued. View our Equity and Inclusion Statement here.Exclusion From Federal Programs: Employee may not at any time have been or be excluded from participation in any federally funded program, including Medicare and Medicaid. This is a condition of employment. Employee must immediately notify his/her manager or the Health System’s Compliance Officer if he/she is threatened with exclusion or becomes excluded from any federally funded program.
Marshfield Clinic Health System is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.