APP Specialty Care - Neurology/Epilepsy

Shift:

APP Specialty Care - Neurology/Epilepsy

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Neurology/Epilepsy

Position Highlights:

Nebraska Medicine is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join our distinguished Epilepsy team. This opportunity is open to APPs of all experience levels, with a preference for those with a background in neurology or epilepsy. In this role, you will help deliver advanced treatment therapies with a focus on epilepsy care and contribute to a dynamic, patient-centered environment. This role will be full time in the ambulatory clinic with occasional daytime shifts at the Epilepsy Monitoring Unit. This position will be located primarily in our Neurology Clinic at our main campus in Omaha, NE and additionally at our Twin Creek Health Center in Bellevue, NE.

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Shift Details:

• Monday - Friday

• 40 hours per week

• 8:00AM - 5:00PM

• Exempt

Why 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

Recruiter Contact

Sarah Placzek

splaczek@nebraskamed.com

Job Duties: APP Specialty Care - Neurology/Epilepsy

Provide comprehensive specific Epilepsy care to individuals in ambulatory or inpatient care environments. 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 procedures. The sub-specialty focused care includes seizures and related conditions. Provide oversight and collaboration on the activities associated with Nebraska Medicine Comprehensive Epilepsy Center.

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 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.

Both Nurse Practitioner and Physician Assistant

* Emergency Neurological Life Support (ENLS) certification preferred.