APP Specialty Care - Pediatric ICU - Casual

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APP Specialty Care - Pediatric ICU - Casual

Nebraska Medicine is seeking a skilled Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to join our Pediatric ICU team on a casual basis. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in pediatric critical care and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment. This role offers the chance to provide essential care to critically ill children while collaborating with a dedicated team. If you're experienced and ready to take on new challenges, we encourage you to apply!

Location: Nebraska Medical Center | Nebraska Medicine Omaha, NE

Shift Details:

• Casual Position

• Days/Nights/Weekends/Holidays

• Work 12 or 24-hour shifts to ensure 24-hour coverage in the Pediatric ICU

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.

• Diversity and Inclusion We value diverse 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!

Required Qualifications: APP Specialty Care - Pediatric ICU

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.
* Pediatric Acute (CPNP-AC) 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.
* Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required, must be from an American Heart Association endorsed program upon first renewal.

* PALS certification required, must be from an American Heart Association endorsed program upon first renewal.

Preferred Qualifications: APP Specialty Care - Pediatric ICU

Physician Assistant
* Prior experience working in a related health care field as a Physician Assistant preferred.

Both Nurse Practitioner and Physician Assistant

* Prior pediatric experience preferred.

* Pediatric Fundamental Critical Care Support (PFCCS) course preferred.

Recruiter Contact
Sarah Placzek
splaczek@nebraskamed.com