APP - Cardiac Surgery Operating Room
APP - Cardiac Surgery Operating Room
Employer Active
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Share
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
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)Advanced Practice Provider Cardiac Surgery Operating Room
Join Our Team at Nebraska Medicine
Nebraska Medicine is looking for a dedicated and skilled Advanced Practice Provider (Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner) to be part of our collaborative cardiac surgery operating room team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a team of seven PAs and six surgeons focusing primarily on assisting in surgeries for patients with complex cardiac conditions. Youll provide crucial support in the operating room with a manageable balance of oncall duties as part of a supportive and rotating schedule.
Ideal Candidate Qualifications:
At least two years of experience in adult cardiac surgery in the operating room as an APP.
Familiarity with the Maquet Hemopro Endoscopic Harvesting System is a plus.
Acute Care Certification is required for Nurse Practitioners.
Location: Nebraska Medical Center Nebraska Medicine Omaha NE
Shift Details:
Fulltime position 1.0 FTE
Flexible scheduling based on case requirements MondayFriday
Rotating oncall duties 1:8 rotation including nights weekends and holidays)
Occasional call for organ procurement
Overtime opportunities available
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 regions top academic health network partnering with UNMC to transform lives through education research and patient care.
Diversity and Inclusion We value diverse backgrounds and experiences reflecting the communities we serve.
Professional Development & WorkLife Balance Benefit from a dedicated Professional Development Fund Flex Time for better worklife balance and paid CME Days to support your continuing education and career growth.
Be part of something extraordinary at Nebraska Medicine!
Wed Love to Hear from You!
If youre looking for a rewarding opportunity to work with a team of experts in a dynamic and supportive environment we encourage you to apply and learn more about the work we do at Nebraska Medicine.
Learn More: Cardiac Surgery at Nebraska Medicine
Duties: APP Cardiac Surgery Operating Room
The APP with collaboration of a supervising physician will care for the patient starting in the preoperative setting through surgery until handoff to the CVICU. The candidate will assist in advanced surgical procedures including but not limited to coronary artery bypass grafting with endoscopic saphenous vein and radial artery conduit harvesting valve repair/replacement including TAVRs and Mitraclips complex aortic cases heart and lung transplants temporary and durable VAD implantation redo cardiac operations ECMO cannulation/decannulation and organ procurement on DCD donors utilizing various procurement technologies such as normothermic regional perfusion (NRP) and extracorpeal perfusion and transport devices. Call schedule to include nights weekends and holidays.
Required Qualifications: APP Cardiac Surgery Operating Room
Physician Assistant
Masters degree from an ARCPA approved physician assistant program or bachelors degree with ten years of current active Physician Assistant experience and approval from the Director of the Office of Advanced Practice or a bachelors degree with less than ten years current active experience and a signed a written agreement to obtain a Masters degree from an ARCPA approved Physician Assistant program within three years from date of transfer or hire and approval from the Director of the Office of Advanced Practice
Certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
Currently licensed as a Physician Assistant in Nebraska or compact state or ability to obtain license prior to applying for privileges
OR
Nurse Practitioner
Masters degree or higher in nursing from an accredited college of nursing
Currently licensed as Registered Nurse in Nebraska or compact state
Currently licensed as Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Practitioner (APRN) in Nebraska or compact state or ability to obtain license prior to applying for privileges
Appropriate certification based on position department and population served:
Adult Acute Care (AGACNPBC ACNPCAG)
General
Ability to function with autonomy and able to make independent decisions while functioning as part of a comprehensive team
Ability to effectively communicate in verbal and written forms
Ability to provide critical thinking and analytical skills
Efficient use of information systems data processing systems telecommunication devices office equipment and audiovisual teaching/education resources
Ability to comprehend and follow policy procedure guidelines and protocols
Flexibility and dedication to team involvement and supporting organizational goals
Familiar with patient care equipment as appropriate to specialty area
Knowledge of health care policy and societal factors affecting the delivery of care
Willingness to perform additional designated tasks as assigned within Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner scope of practice
Ability to complete long surgical cases without breaks to include prolonged standing manual retraction lifting of patients with assistance and other associated physical tasks
Federal Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) licensure
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an American Heart Association endorsed program
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification from an American Heart Association endorsed program
Preferred Qualifications: APP Cardiac Surgery Operating Room
Prior experience and competence as an APP first assist in the operating room for a variety of cardiac cases including heart and lung transplant as well as mechanical circulatory support devices
Proficient endoscopic conduit harvesting skills to include harvesting of saphenous vein and radial artery
Recruiter Contact
Sarah Placzek
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.
Employment Type
Full-Time
