Inpatient Hematology/Oncology Nocturnist Physician Assistant
Medical College of Wisconsin · Milwaukee, WI
FULL-TIME
Posted Nov 9, 2026
Job Description
The Medical College of Wisconsin's Department of Medicine, Division of Hematology and Oncology is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide specialty medical care within the inpatient setting during overnight hours. This position is located in Milwaukee, WI at Froedtert Hospital - Center for Advanced Care and other inpatient units. The Advanced Practice Provider will work as a member of a multidisciplinary health care team contributing to program administration, patient care, research, quality improvement, and teaching.
Practice Info
• Inpatient setting during overnight hours
• Located in Milwaukee, WI at Froedtert Hospital - Center for Advanced Care and other inpatient units
• Part of a leading academic medical center advancing cancer care through clinical trials, innovative therapies, and cutting-edge research
• Large, collaborative team of Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) dedicated to delivering compassionate cancer care
• Structured onboarding program with ongoing support
• No prior oncology experience required-we provide education to support your success!
Shift & Schedule
• 1.0 FTE, Full-time
• 7 days on/14 days off; 2-3 additional shifts per month
• Monday- Friday, 7:00pm-7:00am, Sat-Sun (and some holidays) 4:00pm-7:00am
• Scheduling flexibility is required to provide an appropriate level of patient care coverage.
Responsibilities
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary health care teams in diagnosis and treatment of conditions requiring Hematology/Oncology/BMT intervention in the inpatient environment and Oncology 24-Hour clinic as a member of the HemOnc/BMT inpatient service.
• Writes accurate and timely progress notes, procedure notes, and/or admission and transfer orders.
• Order, perform, and interpret screening and diagnostic procedures and tests, and appropriately communicates and documents information.
• Privileged to perform procedures beyond core as identified by the Hematology/Oncology/BMT services.
• Facilitates and communicates with patients, family and staff to promote continuity of care across the continuum of care.
• Attend required training and meets key regulatory requirements, including those of the privileging institution, CMS, and the Join Commission.
• Evaluates quality outcomes for the patients receiving care of this team through participation in the development of quality indicators and outcomes dashboard.
• Acquires information on the most current development and trends in the Physician Assistant field and/or Nurse Practitioner field, through educational programs, in-services, professional associates, and current literature.
• Participates in ongoing clinical research projects related to the field of hematology/oncology/BMT
• Provide initial assessment and initial and immediate on-site management of patient needs at night in conjunction with corresponding fellows/attendings.
• Perform admission history and physical documentation, enter and communicate orders, perform comprehensive assessments, respond to nursing/other care giver concerns, initiate appropriate care and evaluate care outcomes
• Receives sign-out at the beginning of each shift, completes sign-out at the end of each shift, thereby facilitating communication with the daytime providers.
• Updates appropriate medical records in Epic as pertinent to the clinical needs of the service prior to completion of each shift.
• Performs comprehensive histories and physical exams, identifies normal and abnormal findings, including physical, cognitive and psychosocial status.
• Orders and interprets laboratory and diagnostic tests.
• Develops pharmaceutical and non-pharmaceutical treatment plans.
• Monitors effectiveness of plan of care.
• Educates patients on disease and treatment plans.
• Performs procedures as trained and appropriately credentialed.
• Documents within the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) and completes other necessary documents.
• Collaborates and/or consults with physicians and other health care providers as appropriate.
• Educates, counsels, and assists patients and families regarding current health problems, health maintenance activities and preventive behaviors.
Compensation
• Sign-on Bonus: $2,000
• Retention Bonus: $3,000 after 1-year employment
Qualifications
• Internal medicine knowledge and skills preferred.
• Five years of experience as a Physician Assistant/ Nurse Practitioner a plus!
• 1-2 years in a clinic or hospital environment working with chemotherapy or hematology/oncology/BMT patients preferred.
• Advanced Practice Registered 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.
• 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 BCLS
• CITI Certification to be completed within 90 days of hire
• DEA
• Wisconsin PA license
• Certification by NCCPA
Practice Info
• Inpatient setting during overnight hours
• Located in Milwaukee, WI at Froedtert Hospital - Center for Advanced Care and other inpatient units
• Part of a leading academic medical center advancing cancer care through clinical trials, innovative therapies, and cutting-edge research
• Large, collaborative team of Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) dedicated to delivering compassionate cancer care
• Structured onboarding program with ongoing support
• No prior oncology experience required-we provide education to support your success!
Shift & Schedule
• 1.0 FTE, Full-time
• 7 days on/14 days off; 2-3 additional shifts per month
• Monday- Friday, 7:00pm-7:00am, Sat-Sun (and some holidays) 4:00pm-7:00am
• Scheduling flexibility is required to provide an appropriate level of patient care coverage.
Responsibilities
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary health care teams in diagnosis and treatment of conditions requiring Hematology/Oncology/BMT intervention in the inpatient environment and Oncology 24-Hour clinic as a member of the HemOnc/BMT inpatient service.
• Writes accurate and timely progress notes, procedure notes, and/or admission and transfer orders.
• Order, perform, and interpret screening and diagnostic procedures and tests, and appropriately communicates and documents information.
• Privileged to perform procedures beyond core as identified by the Hematology/Oncology/BMT services.
• Facilitates and communicates with patients, family and staff to promote continuity of care across the continuum of care.
• Attend required training and meets key regulatory requirements, including those of the privileging institution, CMS, and the Join Commission.
• Evaluates quality outcomes for the patients receiving care of this team through participation in the development of quality indicators and outcomes dashboard.
• Acquires information on the most current development and trends in the Physician Assistant field and/or Nurse Practitioner field, through educational programs, in-services, professional associates, and current literature.
• Participates in ongoing clinical research projects related to the field of hematology/oncology/BMT
• Provide initial assessment and initial and immediate on-site management of patient needs at night in conjunction with corresponding fellows/attendings.
• Perform admission history and physical documentation, enter and communicate orders, perform comprehensive assessments, respond to nursing/other care giver concerns, initiate appropriate care and evaluate care outcomes
• Receives sign-out at the beginning of each shift, completes sign-out at the end of each shift, thereby facilitating communication with the daytime providers.
• Updates appropriate medical records in Epic as pertinent to the clinical needs of the service prior to completion of each shift.
• Performs comprehensive histories and physical exams, identifies normal and abnormal findings, including physical, cognitive and psychosocial status.
• Orders and interprets laboratory and diagnostic tests.
• Develops pharmaceutical and non-pharmaceutical treatment plans.
• Monitors effectiveness of plan of care.
• Educates patients on disease and treatment plans.
• Performs procedures as trained and appropriately credentialed.
• Documents within the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) and completes other necessary documents.
• Collaborates and/or consults with physicians and other health care providers as appropriate.
• Educates, counsels, and assists patients and families regarding current health problems, health maintenance activities and preventive behaviors.
Compensation
• Sign-on Bonus: $2,000
• Retention Bonus: $3,000 after 1-year employment
Qualifications
• Internal medicine knowledge and skills preferred.
• Five years of experience as a Physician Assistant/ Nurse Practitioner a plus!
• 1-2 years in a clinic or hospital environment working with chemotherapy or hematology/oncology/BMT patients preferred.
• Advanced Practice Registered 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.
• 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 BCLS
• CITI Certification to be completed within 90 days of hire
• DEA
• Wisconsin PA license
• Certification by NCCPA
Additional Details
- City
- Milwaukee
- State
- Wisconsin
- Country
- US
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