APP - Cardiology (Interventional/Structural)

Nebraska Medicine; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development fund

Flex time

Paid CME days

Job summary

Nebraska Medicine is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (PA or NP) to join our Interventional and Structural Cardiology team, supporting inpatient and outpatient care of complex cardiac patients. Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7am-5pm; four 10-hour shifts with variable days.

Provide comprehensive care for patients with CAD, hypertension, arrhythmias and heart failure, collaborate with heart teams, and perform diagnostic/therapeutic procedures under supervision.

Qualifications

• NP or PA must have Master's degree as required.
• Active Nebraska RN license or eligibility, and APRN/PA licensure.
• ACLS and BLS certifications required; DEA licensure required.
• Experience in acute care or high-acuity inpatient settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive cardiac care for inpatients and outpatients with complex conditions.
• Evaluate emergent conditions and collaborate with supervising physician.
• Perform and assist with diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in cardiology.

Skills

Autonomy

Communication skills

Acute care experience

Education

Master's degree as NP or PA (ACNP/APNP)

NP/PA licensure & Nebraska license eligibility

Tools

ACLS certification

BLS certification

DEA licensure

Job description

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: First Shift (United States of America) APP - Cardiology (Interventional/Structural) Nebraska Medicine is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner) to join the Interventional and Structural Cardiology team, supporting both inpatient and outpatient care of complex cardiac patients.

Schedule Monday - Friday, 7am - 5pm Four 10-hour shifts (variable days)

Practice Setting Inpatient and outpatient cardiology High-acuity population, including ICU-level and post-procedural cardiac patients Collaboration with Interventional and Structural Heart teams Qualifications NPs are required to have acute care certification Cardiovascular experience preferred, particularly in inpatient or high-acuity settings

Why Work at Nebraska Medicine?

Together. Extraordinary. Join a team that values your skills, delivering exceptional care through collaboration.

Leading Health Network

Work with the region’s top academic health network, partnering with UNMC to transform lives through education, research, and patient care.

Dignity and Respect

We value all backgrounds and experiences, reflecting the communities we serve.

Professional Development & Work-Life Balance

Benefit from a dedicated Professional Development Fund, Flex Time for better work-life balance, and paid CME Days to support your continuing education and career growth.

Be part of something extraordinary at Nebraska Medicine!

Duties

APP - Cardiology (Interventional/Structural) Provide comprehensive care to individuals and families with cardiac conditions including coronary artery disease, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, cardiac arrhythmias, and heart failure in an outpatient and/or inpatient setting for medical patients. Evaluate for emergent medical conditions including ACS, STEMI, life threatening arrhythmias, and cardiogenic shock. Diagnose medical conditions, plan and implement interventions, and evaluate patient responses in collaboration with a designated supervising physician. Perform and assist with diagnostic and therapeutic medical and/or surgical procedures.

Required Qualifications

APP - Cardiology (Interventional/Structural)

• 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.
• ACLS certification required, must be from an American Heart Association endorsed program upon first renewal.
• Appropriate certification required based on position, department and population served: Adult Inpatient Adult Gerontology Acute Care (AGACNP-BC) Adult (ANP-BC) Family (FNP-BC) Adult Gerontology Primary Care (AGPCNP-BC) Adult Outpatient: Adult Gerontology Primary Care (AGPCNP-BC) Adult (ANP-BC) Family (FNP-BC)
• 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.
• 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.
• Knowledge of health care policy and societal factors affecting the delivery of care required.
• Familiar with patient care equipment as appropriate to specialty area required.
• Federal Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) licensure required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required, must be from an American Heart Association endorsed program upon first renewal.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Nurse Practitioner Adult Gerontology Acute Care (AGACNP-BC) certification preferred.
• Physician Assistant Prior experience working in a related health care field as a Physician Assistant preferred.

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.
• Knowledge of health care policy and societal factors affecting the delivery of care required.
• Familiar with patient care equipment as appropriate to specialty area required.
• Federal Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) licensure required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required, must be from an American Heart Association endorsed program upon first renewal.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required.

Nebraska Medicine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and protected veterans’ status.

Nebraska Medicine includes two hospitals, the state's largest and highest rated Nebraska Medical Center and Bellevue Medical Center, along with more than 70 primary care and specialty clinics.

Nebraska Medicine and our research and education partner, the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC), share the same mission: to 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.

Every colleague plays a key role in upholding our promise of “Serious Medicine, Extraordinary Care” to our patients and their families.

Working with Nebraska Medicine means committing to meaningful, impactful work that will elevate the success of your fellow colleagues and will help our patients and their families feel comfortable, confident and cared for.

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