APP Specialty Care - Critical Care Anesthesiology

Nebraska-Medicine; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional Development Fund

Flex Time for better work-life balance

Paid CME Days

Job summary

Nebraska Medicine is seeking an APP for the Critical Care Anesthesiology team in Omaha, NE. The role provides advanced care to critically ill patients, performing high-level procedures and contributing to education and quality improvement.

The position requires an APRN or PA with appropriate certifications, plus BLS/ACLS, DEA as applicable. Full time, 1.0 FTE, daytime schedule with some night and weekend shifts expected.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in nursing required.
• APRN licensed in Nebraska or compact state.
• APRN/PA with appropriate certification per position (AGACNP-BC, ANP-BC, FNP-BC, AGPCNP-BC or PA credentials).
• BLS and ACLS certifications required, DEA licensure may be required.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive health care to ICU patients post-surgery.
• Manage mechanical circulatory, inotropic, and vasopressor support.
• Perform arterial/central/hemowdialysis line placement and ventilatory support.
• Engage in rounds, EMR documentation, and education/quality improvement.

Skills

Independent decision making

Verbal and written communication

Team collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in nursing

APRN license

ARC-PA approved PA program or equivalent

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 AnesthesiologyPosition 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.If you have questions about applying for the APP Specialty Care - Critical Care Anesthesiology role you can contact the recruiter, Allie Bruss, at [e-mail] .Schedule Details:Full Time, 1.0 FTE, Exempt PositionFirst Shift, Monday - Friday, 6:45AM - 4:45PM, 10-Hour ShiftsSome Night Shifts Required, 5:00PM - 7:00AM, 14-Hour ShiftsOne Weekend Required per Every Five WeekendsWhy 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 AnesthesiologyProvide 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 AnesthesiologyNurse 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 AnesthesiologyNurse 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.