APP - Cardiac Surgery (Nights)

Nebraska Medicine•Omaha, NE

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Nebraska Medicine is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to join the Cardiac Medical Team. This position is located in Omaha, NE at the Nebraska Medical Center. Schedule Full-Time, 1.0 FTE (Exempt) Third Shift, 12-Hour Shifts Third Shift Tier Pay Eligible. Nebraska Medicine is the region's top academic health network, partnering with UNMC to transform lives through education, research, and patient care. They value diverse backgrounds and experiences, reflecting the communities they serve. 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.

Requirements

Master's degree in nursing from an accredited school/college of nursing required (for Nurse Practitioner).
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 (for Nurse Practitioner).
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 (for Nurse Practitioner).
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), Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP) (for Nurse Practitioner).
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 (for Physician Assistant).
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 (for Physician Assistant).
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.

Nice To Haves

Adult Gerontology Acute Care (AGACNP-BC) certification preferred (for Nurse Practitioner).
Prior experience working in a related health care field as a Physician Assistant preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive health care to patients and families with various adult and congenital cardiac diseases throughout the continuum of inpatient hospitalization.
Diagnose medical conditions, plan and implement interventions, and evaluate patient responses in collaboration with a designated supervising physician.
Perform and/or assist with diagnostic and therapeutic interventions.
Independently round and collaborate with attending surgeons, consulting and multidisciplinary teams.
Monitor and manage critically ill patients in the ICU requiring mechanical cardiac and/or pulmonary support.
Identify and manage postoperative complications.
Transfer patients to appropriate levels of care.
Plan discharges.
Evaluate and manage new admissions/consults.
Act as mentor/resource for educating nurses and students (NP, PA, and medical).
Participate in team quality and outcome driven activities/initiatives.
Participate in research activities as requested/appropriate.