APP - Critical Care Nocturnist

300 UNMC Physicians; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development fund

Flex time for work-life balance

Paid CME days

Job summary

Nebraska Medicine is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (NP or PA) to join the Critical Care team as a Nocturnist. The role covers ICU patients at Nebraska Medical Center and Bellevue Medical Center, with time allocated between sites as needed.

The position offers 1.0 FTE, third shift, and a path to professional development with CME support and flexible work-life balance benefits.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in nursing required for NP; RN experience or APRN experience required.
• Current Nebraska RN license or compact state; APRN license required.
• APRN certification: AGACNP-BC, ANP-BC, FNP-BC, or AGPCNP-BC options.
• PA track: ARC-PA master’s or equivalent with CME eligibility; Nebraska PA license.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive inpatient ICU care for critically ill patients.
• Diagnose and treat on CCM services (White/Red teams) and complex cases.
• Initiate and manage ventilation and respiratory support for complex patients.
• Perform or assist diagnostic and therapeutic procedures as needed.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality care.

Skills

Autonomy

Communication

Critical thinking

Information systems

Policy knowledge

Team collaboration

DEA licensure

Education

Master's degree in nursing

RN/NP experience requirement

Nebraska RN license or compact state

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: Third Shift (United States of America) APP - Critical Care Nocturnist 1.0 FTE, Exempt Third Shift, 6am-6pm Nebraska Medicine is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to join the Critical Care team as a Nocturnist. This role is based at both Nebraska Medical Center and Bellevue Medical Center. Time will be allocated between locations as needed and may vary from week to week.

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:

• Provide comprehensive health care to individuals in an inpatient ICU setting.
• Diagnose and treat critically ill patients on the following services: Critical Care Medicine (CCM White, CCM Red).
• Accurately diagnose and treat critical illness in patients with sepsis or severe infection, medication and drug overdose, respiratory failure, acute stroke, and other neurological conditions.
• 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 Nocturnist 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) required, must be from an American Heart Association endorsed program upon first renewal.
• Emergency Neurological Life Support (ENLS) certification to be completed within 1 year of hire.
• National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification to be completed within 1 year of hire.