APP Women's Health

Nebraska Medicine•Durham, CA

About The Position

Nebraska Medicine is seeking an APP Specialty Care professional to join its Maternal-Fetal Medicine team. The role is split equally between clinical care and research and provides outpatient-only care to a diverse patient population. The APP provides comprehensive well-woman and problem-based obstetric and gynecologic care, working collaboratively with a designated supervising physician and a multidisciplinary team. The position involves diagnosing medical conditions, planning and implementing interventions, evaluating patient responses, recognizing acute conditions requiring urgent or emergent care, and performing or assisting with diagnostic and therapeutic medical or surgical procedures. The position is 1.0 FTE, exempt, and scheduled Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Nebraska Medicine highlights professional development support, including a dedicated Professional Development Fund, flex time, and paid CME days. The organization describes its work as collaborative and emphasizes dignity and respect for diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Requirements

For Nurse Practitioners: A master's degree in nursing from an accredited school or college of nursing.
For Nurse Practitioners: At least two years of RN experience, or an equivalent combination of RN and nurse practitioner experience; two years of RN experience equals one year of APRN experience.
For Nurse Practitioners: Current Registered Nurse licensure in Nebraska or a compact state, and current APRN licensure.
For Nurse Practitioners in Gynecology Oncology: An approved certification based on the position, department, and population served, such as AGPCNP-BC, ANP-BC, WHNP-BC, FNP-BC, AGACNP-BC, or ACNP-BC; Advanced Oncology Nurse Practitioner certification must be obtained within two years of the start date.
For Physician Assistants: A master's degree from an ARC-PA-approved Physician Assistant program; alternatively, a bachelor's degree with ten years of current active Physician Assistant experience and approval from the Director of the Office of Advanced Practice; or, with a bachelor's degree and less than ten years of current active experience, a written agreement to obtain an ARC-PA-approved master's degree within three years of transfer or hire, with the required director approval.
For Physician Assistants: Ability to maintain CME hours to meet State of Nebraska and NCCPA certification requirements; new graduates must be eligible for certification and complete certification before beginning to provide care.
For Physician Assistants: Current Nebraska Physician Assistant licensure or eligibility to obtain licensure before beginning to provide care.
For both Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants: Ability to function autonomously and make independent decisions as part of a comprehensive team.
For both Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants: Effective verbal and written communication skills.
For both Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants: Critical-thinking and analytical skills.
For both Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants: Efficient use of information systems, data processing systems, telecommunication devices, office equipment, and audiovisual teaching and education resources.
For both Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants: Ability to comprehend and follow policies, procedures, guidelines, and protocols.
For both Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants: Flexibility and dedication to team involvement and organizational goals.
For both Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants: Familiarity with patient-care equipment appropriate to the specialty area.
For both Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants: Knowledge of health care policy and societal factors affecting care delivery.
For both Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants: Federal Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) licensure.
For both Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants: Basic Life Support certification; upon first renewal, it must be from an American Heart Association-endorsed program.

Nice To Haves

For Nurse Practitioners: Women's Health Nurse Practitioner (WHNP-BC) certification.
For Physician Assistants: Prior experience working in a related health care field as a Physician Assistant.

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive well-woman and problem-based obstetric and gynecologic care to a diverse patient population in an outpatient setting.
Diagnose medical conditions, plan and implement interventions, and evaluate patient responses in collaboration with a designated supervising physician.
Recognize and assess acute obstetric and gynecological conditions that require escalation to urgent or emergent care.
Perform and assist with diagnostic and therapeutic medical and/or surgical procedures.
Contribute to both clinical care and research as part of the Maternal-Fetal Medicine team.