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Shift:

First Shift (United States of America) APP General Surgery - Bellevue Medical Center Will provide service on inpatient floors, in the ED, and in the OR for coverage of the general surgery service. NPs must have Acute Care Certification.

Schedule:

Full-Time, 1.0 FTE, Exempt First shift, Monday-Friday Primary hours generally 6:30 AM-3:00 PM Some flexibility based on the service schedule

Call Coverage:

First call coverage, from home, 1 night per week 1 weekend per month Call coverage includes an additional 6% tier pay added to base salary

Location:

Bellevue Medical Center - Bellevue, NE 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.

Dignity and Respect:

We value all 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!

Duties:

Provide comprehensive care to individuals with abdominal and/or gastrointestinal conditions, including hepato-biliary diseases, forgut disease) such as gastroesophageal reflux disease, hiatal hernia, paraesophageal hernia and gatroparesis) , malignancy, inflammatory conditions of the intestine, and colon and anorectal disease an outpatient and/or inpatient setting for surgical patients. Provide comprehensive care to individuals with abdominal wall issues (such as abdominal wall hernia, fistulas, drains and tubes). Evaluate for emergent conditions such as obstruction, perforation, incarceration, hemorrhage or infection. 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:

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 Outpatient:

Adult (ANP-BC) Family (FNP-BC) 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:

Physician Assistant

• Prior experience working in a related health care field as a Physician Assistant preferred. Physician Assistant and Nurse Practitioner
• Ability to obtain an Iowa Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner preferred.

Recruiter Contact Sarah Placzek splaczek@nebraskamed.com Nebraska 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.