APP Specialty Care - Diabetes, Endocrine, & Metabolism

Nebraska Medicine•Omaha, NE

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Nebraska Medicine is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) for Specialty Care in Diabetes, Endocrine, and Metabolism. This independent role involves both inpatient and outpatient care, offering a great opportunity for growth and collaboration. You’ll provide comprehensive care to patients with endocrine disorders, diagnose conditions, develop treatment plans, and assist with procedures. Strong communication skills are key, as you'll work closely with rotating physicians, fellows, and faculty. Priority consideration will be given to applicants with experience in diabetes management, endocrinology, metabolism, or inpatient care.

Requirements

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 Primary Care (AGPCNP-BC), Adult (ANP-BC) or Family (FNP-BC) certification required.
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.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience working in a related health care field as a Physician Assistant preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive care to individuals and families with disorders that affect the endocrine systems which includes multiple glands throughout the body that can cause problems with reproduction, growth, bone health or metabolism.
Diagnose medical conditions, plan and implement interventions, evaluate patient responses and develop long-term treatment plans in collaboration with a designated supervising physician.
Provide education, prevention, nutrition and coping mechanisms to patients.
Perform and assist with diagnostic and therapeutic medical and/or surgical procedures.