APP - Critical Care Medicine (Days)

Nebraska Medicine; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Nebraska Medicine is seeking an APP - Critical Care Medicine for inpatient ICU care at Bellevue Medical Center and University Tower in Omaha, Nebraska. The role requires collaboration with supervising physicians to diagnose and treat critically ill patients across pulmonary, cardiac, neurological, or infectious diseases.

Includes ventilatory support management and performance of procedures. The position is full-time, 1.0 FTE, Exempt, with first shift hours and holiday coverage.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in nursing required (APRN track).
• Master's degree in Physician Assistant program or equivalent required.
• Current Nebraska RN license or eligible for compact state license.
• APRN license required with appropriate certification (AGACNP-BC, ANP-BC, FNP-BC, AGPCNP-BC).
• Current DEA licensure and BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive inpatient ICU care in collaboration with a supervising physician.
• Diagnose and treat critically ill patients with complex illnesses.
• Initiate and manage treatment for patients requiring ventilatory support.
• Perform and assist with diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.

Skills

Autonomy

Communication

Critical thinking

Information systems

Education

Master's degree in nursing (APRN)

Master’s degree in Physician Assistant

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 - Critical Care Medicine (Days)

• Inpatient Only
• Full-Time, 1.0FTE, Exempt
• First Shift: 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
• Variable Days
• On average, 3 shifts per week
• Expectation is 150 shifts annually
• Holiday Coverage

Primary Location: Bellevue Medical Center

Secondary Location: University Tower at Nebraska Medical Center

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 - Critical Care Medicine

Provide comprehensive health care to individuals in an inpatient ICU setting. Diagnose and treat critically ill patients with complicated illnesses including pulmonary, cardiac, neurological or infectious diseases in collaboration with a designated supervising physician. Accurately diagnose and treat critical illness in patients with sepsis or severe infection, medication and drug overdose, respiratory failure. Initiate treatment and manage care for patients requiring ventilatory support in patients with complex pulmonary conditions Perform and assist with diagnostic and therapeutic medical and/or surgical procedures.

Required Qualifications: APP - Critical Care Medicine

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.
• Appropriate certification required based on position, department and population served:
• Adult Gerontology Acute Care (AGACNP-BC)
• Adult (ANP-BC)
• Family (FNP-BC)
• Adult Gerontology Primary Care (AGPCNP-BC)

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.
• 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

• Emergency Neurological Life Support (ENLS) certification to be completed within 6 months of hire.

Preferred Qualifications: APP - Critical Care Medicine

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

• Emergency Neurological Life Support (ENLS) certification preferred.

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.