Shift:
Third Shift (United States of America)
APP Surgical Care - Plastics & Reconstructive (Nights)
Full-Time, 1.0 FTE (Exempt)
Monday-Friday, 8hr shifts between 7 PM - 5 AM
Third Shift Tier Pay Eligible
Nebraska Medicine is seeking a highly versatile Advanced Practice Provider (Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner) to join our Plastic Surgery team, providing comprehensive ambulatory and procedural support within a busy reconstructive practice. Plastic surgery experience is strongly preferred; consideration will also be given to candidates with experience in wound care, orthopedics, or other surgical specialty practice.
Duties: APP - Plastic Surgery
Provide comprehensive health care to individuals in an outpatient and/or inpatient setting for surgical and medical patients including plastic/reconstructive surgery, wound care, cancer and the transgender population. Diagnose medical conditions, plan and implement interventions, and evaluate patient responses in collaboration with a designated supervising physician. Perform and assist with diagnostic and therapeutic medical and/or surgical procedures.
Required Qualifications: APP - Plastic Surgery
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), Family (FNP-BC) or Adult-Gerontology Acute Care (AGACNP) 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.
Preferred Qualifications: APP - Plastic Surgery
Physician Assistant
• Prior experience working in a related health care field as a Physician Assistant preferred.
Recruiter Contact
Sarah Placzek
