APP Specialty Care

Serious Medicine is what we do. Being extraordinary is who we are. Every colleague plays a key role in upholding this promise to our patients and their families.

Shift:

APP Specialty Care - Pediatric ICU - Casual

Nurse Practitioner or Physician's Assistant

Nebraska Medicine is seeking a dedicated APP, (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to join our Pediatric ICU team on a casual basis. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in pediatric critical care and be capable of working independently in a fast-paced environment.

Shift Details:

Casual Position

Days/Nights/Weekends/Holidays

Work 12 or 24-hour shifts to ensure 24-hour coverage in the Pediatric ICU.

Why Nebraska Medicine :

Our shared values reflect who we are and why we're here and include, Innovation, Teamwork, Excellence, Accountability, Courage and Healing. 

Lead the world in transforming lives to create a healthy future for all individuals and communities through premier educational programs, innovative research and extraordinary patient care

Forbes Magazine recognizes us in their list of America's Top Employers and the Best Employer in Nebraska

Required Qualifications:

Nurse Practitioner

• Master's degree in nursing from an accredited school/college of nursing required.

• Minimum of two years RN experience or equivalent combination of RN and nurse practitioner experience combined (two years of RN experience equals one year of APRN experience) required.

• Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Nebraska or current compact state required. 

• Currently licensed as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Practitioner (APRN) required.

• Pediatric Acute (CPNP-AC) certification required. 

Physician Assistant

• Master's degree from an ARC-PA approved Physician Assistant program OR bachelor's degree with ten years of current active Physician Assistant experience and approval from the Director of the Office of Advanced Practice OR if bachelor's degree with less than ten years current active experience sign a written agreement consenting to obtain a Master's degree from an ARC-PA approved Physician Assistant program within three years from date of transfer or hire and approval from the Director of the Office of Advanced Practice required. 

• Ability to maintain Continuing Medical Education (CME) hours to meet State of Nebraska and NCCPA Certification by the National Commission of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) [Or if new graduate, eligible for certification and certification completed prior to beginning to provide care] required.

• Currently licensed as a Physician Assistant in the State of Nebraska (or eligible for license prior to beginning to provide care) required.

Both Nurse Practitioner and Physician Assistant

• Ability to function with autonomy and able to make independent decisions while functioning as part of a comprehensive team required.

• Ability to effectively communicate in verbal and written forms required.

• Ability to provide critical thinking and analytical skills required.

• Efficient use of information systems, data processing systems, telecommunication devices, office equipment, and audiovisual teaching/education resources required.

• Ability to comprehend and follow policy, procedure, guidelines and protocols required.

• Flexibility and dedication to team involvement and supporting organizational goals required.

• Familiar with patient care equipment as appropriate to specialty area required. 

• Knowledge of health care policy and societal factors affecting the delivery of care required.

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required, must be from an American Heart Association endorsed program upon first renewal.

• PALS certification required, must be from an American Heart Association endorsed program upon first renewal.

Preferred Qualifications:

Physician Assistant

• Prior experience working in a related health care field as a Physician Assistant preferred. 

Both Nurse Practitioner and Physician Assistant

• Prior pediatric experience preferred.

• Pediatric Fundamental Critical Care Support (PFCCS) course preferred.