APP Specialty Care - Critical Care Anesthesiology

100 The Nebraska Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional Development Fund

Flex Time for better work-life balance

Paid CME Days

Job summary

Nebraska Medicine in Omaha, NE seeks an Advanced Practice Provider to join the Critical Care Anesthesiology Team. You will deliver advanced care to critically ill patients in ICU and perioperative settings, performing high-level procedures and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.

The role includes rounding, EMR documentation, and contributing to education, quality improvement, and shift-based coverage within ICU and perioperative areas.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in nursing from an accredited program.
• APRN licensure in Nebraska or eligible for licensure.
• ACLS/BLS certification required, NCCPA or related certification as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive ICU care for critically ill patients post-surgery.
• Manage mechanical circulatory, inotropic, and vasopressor support.
• Perform arterial/central line placements and ventilatory management.

Skills

Critical care experience

Ventilator management

Independent decision making

Education

Master’s degree in nursing

ARC-PA PA program Master’s/BA with experience pathway

Tools

EMR systems

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 Night Shifts Required, 4:30PM - 6:30AM, 14-Hour Shifts First Shift, Monday - Friday, 6:30AM - 4:30PM, 10-Hour Shifts Weekends Required

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:

• 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)
• 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.
• 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:

• Adult Gerontology Acute Care (AGACNP-BC) certification preferred.
• 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.

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.