Certified Nurse Midwife / Nurse Practitioner

The Nebraska Medical Center•Omaha, NE

17h

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. Shift: First Shift (United States of America) Preferred consideration will be given to applicants with Nursing experience. Shift : Days - Full Time - Maternal Fetal Medicine focused - with on call responsibilities Why Nebraska Medicine : Our shared values reflect who we are and why we’re here and include, Innovation, Teamwork, Excellence, Accountability, Courage and Healing. Competitive Benefits including retirement match contribution, PTO accrual, tuition reimbursement Lead the world in transforming lives to create a healthy future for all individuals and communities through premier educational programs, innovative research and extraordinary patient care Forbes Magazine recognizes us in their list of American’s top employers and the best employer in Nebraska Provide comprehensive well-woman and problem-based Obstetric and Gynecologic care to a diverse patient population in an outpatient setting for medical patients. Diagnose medical conditions, plan and implement interventions, and evaluate patient responses in collaboration with a designated supervising physician. Recognize and assess for acute obstetric and gynecological conditions requiring escalation to urgent or emergent care. Perform and assist with diagnostic and therapeutic medical and/or surgical procedures.

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 Gerontology Primary Care (AGPCNP-BC), Adult (ANP-BC), Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner (WHNP) or Family (FNP-BC) certification required.
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.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required, must be from an American Heart Association endorsed program upon first renewal.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive well-woman and problem-based Obstetric and Gynecologic care to a diverse patient population in an outpatient setting for medical patients.
Diagnose medical conditions, plan and implement interventions, and evaluate patient responses in collaboration with a designated supervising physician.
Recognize and assess for acute obstetric and gynecological conditions requiring escalation to urgent or emergent care.
Perform and assist with diagnostic and therapeutic medical and/or surgical procedures.