APP Specialty Care - Critical Care Anesthesiology

Nebraska Medicine; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Nebraska Medicine in Omaha, NE is seeking an APP to join our Critical Care Anesthesiology Team. You will provide advanced care to critically ill patients in ICU and perioperative settings, perform high-level procedures, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

This full-time, first shift position offers opportunities for education, quality improvement, and shift-based coverage with some night shifts.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in nursing from an accredited program.
• Minimum of two years RN experience or equivalent combination (RN years = APRN experience) required.
• Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in Nebraska or in a compact state.
• Currently licensed as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) required.
• Appropriate certifications (AGACNP-BC, ANP-BC, FNP-BC, AGPCNP-BC) may be required based on position.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive care to critically ill patients in inpatient ICU and perioperative settings.
• Manage mechanical ventilation, inotropic and vasopressor support, and hemodynamic monitoring.
• Perform approved bedside procedures (arterial/central line placement) and document in EMR.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and participate in rounds, education, quality improvement and shift-based coverage.

Skills

Autonomy

Communication

Critical thinking

Education

Master's degree in nursing

Nebraska RN license or compact state

APRN license

Tools

BLS Certification

ACLS 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 Specialty Care - Critical Care Anesthesiology

Position Highlights:

Nebraska Medicine is now taking applications for an APP to join our Critical Care Anesthesiology Team in Omaha, NE. This APP is responsible for providing advanced care to critically ill patients, performing high-level procedures, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, participating in rounds, documenting in the EMR, and contributing to education, quality improvement, and shift-based coverage in ICU and perioperative settings.

Schedule Details:

• Full Time, 1.0 FTE, Exempt Position
• First Shift, Monday - Friday, 6:45AM - 4:45PM, 10-Hour Shifts
• Some Night Shifts Required, 5:00PM - 7:00AM, 14-Hour Shifts
• One Weekend Required per Every Five Weekends

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.
• Diversity and Inclusion We value diverse 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!

Job Duties: APP Specialty Care - Critical Care Anesthesiology

Provide comprehensive health care to individuals in an inpatient ICU setting. Diagnose and treat critically ill patients who have undergone surgeries such as but not limited to cardiac, thoracic, vascular, solid organ transplant, ENT, OMFS, gynecologic, obstetric, urologic, or oncological surgery. Provide daily management of patients requiring mechanical circulatory, inotropic, and vasopressor support. Initiate treatment and manage care for patients requiring ventilatory support. Independently perform approved routine bedside procedures such as arterial, central, and hemodialysis line placement.

Required Qualifications: APP Specialty Care - Critical Care Anesthesiology

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, must be from an American Heart Association endorsed program upon first renewal.

Preferred Qualifications: APP Specialty Care - Critical Care Anesthesiology

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.

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.