UW HEALTH JOB DESCRIPTION
NURSE PRACTITIONER/PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT
Job Code: See table below
FLSA Status: Exempt
Mgt. Approval: R. Hoyer
Date: May 2021
Department: Across the system
HR Approval: N. Lazaro
Date: May 2021
JOB SUMMARY
The Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant functions within their scope of practice as a healthcare provider, working collaboratively within a
multidisciplinary health team, to provide comprehensive care to patients and families across practice settings. They demonstrate a high
degree of clinical expertise in working with patients with acute and chronic illnesses commonly encountered within the clinical specialty and
practice setting. They are responsible for assessment, diagnosis, treatment, management, education, health promotion and care
coordination for patients and families with acute and chronic health needs. The Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant demonstrates an
advanced level of medical/nursing clinical knowledge, communication and interdisciplinary collaboration, professionalism and systems-
based practice. They work with administrative, nursing, physician, and other staff to assure safe, effective, quality patient care and to
promote UW Health’s educational and research missions.
The Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant will provide care within their scope of practice as outlined by applicable state law, licensing,
regulations, institutional policy, privileges and practice agreements.
For practices located at UW Hospital and Clinics, the Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant is eligible to begin practice after they are
credentialed and privileged by the University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics Medical Staff. Active hospital privileges will be required and
reviewed on a bi-annual basis to maintain employment within their Department.
For all other non-UWMF and non-UWHC locations, the Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant will need to be credentialed and obtain and
maintain professional privileges required for employment within their Department.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
Clinical Knowledge
1. Demonstrates knowledge of etiologies, risk factors, pathophysiology, presentation and epidemiology of medical conditions.
2. Performs history and physical assessments of patients that are accurate, complete, concise, relevant and appropriate for age, gender
and clinical problem.
3. Orders appropriate diagnostic studies and correctly interprets the results.
4. Utilizes critical thinking to synthesize and analyze collected data.
5. Develops, implements, evaluates and alters the plan of care as needed.
6. Manages general medical and surgical conditions based on knowledge of the indications, contraindications, side effects, interactions
and adverse reactions of pharmacologic agents and other relevant treatment modalities.
7. Counsels and educates patients and families.
8. Demonstrates proficiency in procedural skills pertinent to practice area.
9. Maintains accurate, complete, concise and timely documentation in the electronic medical record.
Patient Care
1. Provides care that is patient and family centered, compassionate, appropriate and effective for the promotion of health, prevention of
illness and treatment of disease throughout the lifespan.
2. Facilitates consistent, coordinated care and clear communication among all members of the healthcare team.
3. Incorporates the patient and family in care planning and treatment across settings.
4. Serves as an advocate for patients and families in navigating the health care system.
Practice Based Learning and Clinical Improvement
1. Demonstrates insight into own strengths, limitations and knowledge deficits.
2. Demonstrates initiative to meet identified learning needs using multiple resources.
3. Actively participates in self-evaluation by seeking and utilizing guidance and constructive feedback in a professional manner.
4. Continuously seeks opportunities for clinical advancement and knowledge and skill attainment.
Communication and Interdisciplinary Collaboration
1. Communicates and collaborates effectively with physicians, other health professionals and health related agencies.
2. Works effectively with multidisciplinary team members.
3. Promotes mutual respect and trust working within a team model.
4. Communicates effectively with patients and families, incorporating gender, age, culture, race, religion, disabilities and sexual
orientation.
Professionalism
1. Follows ethical principles regarding patient confidentiality, informed consent and unanticipated adverse outcomes.
2. Demonstrates the highest level of accountability for professional practice.
3. Participates in education of students and other health care professionals.
