APP Specialty Care - Nephrology at University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, NE

Job description

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 - Nephrology This APP will provide inpatient nephrology consultative services, serving as the primary nephrology point of contact at Bellevue Medical Center (BMC). The APP will work collaboratively with the Nephrology faculty team while independently managing day-to-day nephrology consult needs at BMC. Primarily located at Bellevue Medical Center Secondary location Nebraska Medical Center Schedule: 1.0 FTE Monday - Friday First Shift 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 health care to individuals with renal disorders which include acute and chronic kidney disease, glomerulonephritis, and hydronephrosis. Diagnose medical conditions, plan and implement interventions such as dialysis and the correction of electrolyte imbalances. Evaluate patient responses in collaboration with a designated supervising physician. Perform and assist with diagnostic and therapeutic medical 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 Gerontology Primary Care (AGPCNP-BC), Adult (ANP-BC) or Family (FNP-BC) 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 comprehen