APP - Critical Care Nocturnist

• 1.0 FTE, Exempt
• Third Shift, 6am-6pm

Nebraska Medicine is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to join the Critical Care team as a Nocturnist. This role is based at both Nebraska Medical Center and Bellevue Medical Center. Time will be allocated between locations as needed and may vary from week to week.

Provide comprehensive health care to individuals in an inpatient ICU setting. Diagnose and treat critically ill patients on the following services: Critical Care Medicine (CCM White, CCM Red). Accurately diagnose and treat critical illness in patients with sepsis or severe infection, medication and drug overdose, respiratory failure, acute stroke, and other neurological conditions. Initiate treatment and manage care for patients requiring ventilatory support in patients with complex pulmonary conditions Perform and assist with diagnostic and therapeutic medical and/or surgical procedures.  

• 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.

• 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.  

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required, must be from an American Heart Association endorsed program upon first renewal.

• Emergency Neurological Life Support (ENLS) certification to be completed within 1 year of hire.

• National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification to be completed within 1 year of hire.  

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• Adult Gerontology Acute Care (AGACNP-BC) certification preferred.

• Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) certification preferred.

Sarah Placzek

splaczek@nebraskamed.com