APP Surgical Care - Wound Clinic

Nebraska Medicine•Omaha, NE

13d•Onsite

About The Position

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. This is a full-time, 1.0 FTE, Exempt position in an outpatient clinic setting with no inpatient responsibilities. The schedule is Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday with 10-hour shifts from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Schedule flexibility may be available through team collaboration and operational needs. The role is located in the Wound/Ostomy Clinic at University Tower. Nebraska Medicine is the region's top academic health network, partnering with UNMC to transform lives through education, research, and patient care. We value all backgrounds and experiences, reflecting the communities we serve. We offer a dedicated Professional Development Fund, Flex Time for better work-life balance, and paid CME Days to support 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.
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 Outpatient: Adult Gerontology Primary Care (AGPCNP-BC) Adult (ANP-BC) Family (FNP-BC) (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.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience working in a related health care field as a Nurse Practitioner preferred.
Prior experience working as a certified wound, ostomy, continence (WOC) Nurse Practitioner or certified WOC nursing experience prior to becoming an NP preferred.
Prior experience working in a related health care field as a Physician Assistant preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive health care to individuals with vascular and/or chronic wound disorders in a surgical setting including peripheral arterial disease, varicose veins, and related vascular, trauma, pressure and/or atypical wounds not healing in an expected trajectory.
Diagnose medical conditions, plan and implement interventions, and evaluate patient response in collaboration with vascular and/or associated surgeons.
Perform and assist with diagnostic and therapeutic medical and/or surgical intervention.