APP Specialty Care - Neurology / Memory Disorders

Nebraska Medicine•Omaha, NE

21h•Onsite

About The Position

Nebraska Medicine is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to join their Neurology team specializing in Memory Disorders. This role offers the opportunity to care for patients with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias through comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, and longitudinal management in a highly collaborative, interdisciplinary environment. The APP will play a key role in delivering patient-centered care, developing individualized treatment plans that address cognitive, behavioral, and neuropsychiatric needs while supporting caregivers throughout the disease journey. This position also provides the opportunity to work with emerging disease-modifying therapies, participate in clinical research and quality improvement initiatives, and contribute to the education of learners and staff. A structured onboarding program is in place to support the development of expertise in this complex and evolving specialty.

Requirements

Master's degree in nursing from an accredited school/college of nursing (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) (for Nurse Practitioner)
Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Nebraska or current compact state (for Nurse Practitioner)
Currently licensed as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Practitioner (APRN) (for Nurse Practitioner)
Appropriate certification based on position, department and population served: Adult Gerontology Primary Care (AGPCNP-BC), Adult (ANP-BC) or Family (FNP-BC) certification (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 (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] (for Physician Assistant)
Currently licensed as a Physician Assistant in the State of Nebraska (or eligible for license prior to beginning to provide care) (for Physician Assistant)
Ability to function with autonomy and able to make independent decisions while functioning as part of a comprehensive team
Ability to effectively communicate in verbal and written forms
Ability to provide critical thinking and analytical skills
Efficient use of information systems, data processing systems, telecommunication devices, office equipment, and audiovisual teaching/education resources
Ability to comprehend and follow policy, procedure, guidelines and protocols
Flexibility and dedication to team involvement and supporting organizational goals
Familiar with patient care equipment as appropriate to specialty area
Knowledge of health care policy and societal factors affecting the delivery of care
Federal Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) licensure
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, 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 (for Physician Assistant)
Emergency Neurological Life Support (ENLS) certification

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive specific neurology-based health care to individuals in ambulatory and/or inpatient care environments.
Diagnose medical conditions, plan and implement interventions, and evaluate patient responses in collaboration with a designated supervising physician.
Perform and assist with diagnostic and therapeutic medical procedures.
Comprehensive neurologic and sub-specialty focused care includes conditions and management related to Movement Disorders, Epilepsy, Multiple Sclerosis, Neuromuscular Disease, Memory Disorders, Stroke and General Neurology.
Provide oversight and collaboration on the activities associated with Nebraska Medicine stroke center if acting as the designated APP for stroke team.