APP Surgical Care - Surgical Oncology

Nebraska Medicine•Omaha, NE

About The Position

APP Surgical Care - Surgical Oncology 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 Surgical Care - Surgical Oncology Nebraska Medicine is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to join our Surgical Oncology team in Outpatient and OR settings, supporting advanced surgical oncology care. Schedule: Monday-Friday, primarily 8:00 AM-5:00 PM Occasional evening hours if surgeries run long (flex time available on lighter days) Highlights: Provide care for patients with GI tract cancers Participate in a newly launched program focused on patients with liver metastases Collaborate closely with two highly respected surgeons, Dr. Ly and Dr. Padussis (links available to learn more) Quan P Ly, MD | Nebraska Medicine Omaha, NE James C Padussis, MD | Nebraska Medicine Omaha, NE If you’re looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in surgical oncology while working with an innovative team, we’d love to hear from you! 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. Dignity and Respect: We value all 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!

Requirements

Nurse 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 Inpatient Adult Gerontology Acute Care (AGACNP-BC) Adult (ANP-BC) Family (FNP-BC) Adult Gerontology Primary Care (AGPCNP-BC) Adult Outpatient: Adult Gerontology Primary Care (AGPCNP-BC) Adult (ANP-BC) Family (FNP-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.
Inpatient Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required, must be from an American Heart Association endorsed program upon first renewal.
Ambulatory Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required, must be from an American Heart Association endorsed program upon first renewal.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive care to individuals with oncologic conditions requiring surgical intervention including gastrointestinal, endocrine and breast cancers.
Assess and evaluate for acute conditions requiring emergent care.
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 and/or surgical procedures.