APP Specialty Care - Pediatric ICU - Casual

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 Specialty Care - Pediatric ICU - CasualNebraska 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, NEShift Details:Casual PositionDays/Nights/Weekends/HolidaysWork 12 or 24-hour shifts to ensure 24-hour coverage in the Pediatric ICUWhy 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, Flex Time, 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 America's Top Employers and the Best Employer in Nebraska.Required Qualifications: APP Specialty Care - Pediatric ICUNurse 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 ICUPhysician 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 ContactSarah Placzeksplaczek@nebraskamed.comNebraska Medicine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and protected veterans' status.