Physician Assistant Med-Surg Inpatient Nights & ...

At Childrenu2019s, the regionu2019s only full-service pediatric healthcare center, our people make us the very best for kids. Come cultivate your passion, purpose and professional development in an environment of excellence and inclusion, where team members are supported and deeply valued. Opportunities for career growth abound as we grow our services and spaces, including the cutting-edge Hubbard Center for Children. Join our highly engaged, caring teamu2014and join us in providing brighter, healthier tomorrows for the children we serve. Children's is committed to diversity and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer including veterans and people with disabilities. A Brief Overview The advanced practice provider (APP) provides patient centered, specialized, evidence based care across the continuum through an inter-professional approach to treatment, research, education and advocacy. APP's are board-certified providers that assume responsibility and accountability for health stabilization, promotion, and maintenance of acute and chronic illness or injury. This role contributes to the mission and vision of the organization by being accountable for the delivery of compassionate and safe care within the scope of practice as defined by the Nebraska state statues, administrative code and organization bylaws. The APP is committed to a culture of clinical excellence, respect, innovation, and academic inquiry through collaborative practice with all members of the care delivery team. Will function as a member of the surgical team to provide appropriate medical care to surgical patients; providing surgical assistance to the surgeon; and collaborating with hospital staff members, outside physicians and patient families. Essential Functions + Responsible for providing safe, comprehensive and compassionate clinical care. u25e6 Assesses patient, synthesizes and analyzes data, orders diagnostic tests and therapeutic treatments, and evaluates clinical outcomes. u25e6 Seeks and integrates the perspectives of interprofessional team members in developing and implementing the plan of care. u2022 Preforms diagnostic and therapeutic procedures; prescribes medications and complex medical regimes while monitoring for desired and adverse outcomes, specific to the infant/child with high risk, complex acute, critical, or chronic conditions. u2022 Applies evidence-based medicine pertinent to neonatal/pediatric populations. u2022 Continuously evaluates the relationships among access, cost, quality, safety and their influence on healthcare outcomes and sustainability. u2022 Assumes leadership role to establish and monitor standards of practice and to improve patient care through sharing knowledge, leading teams and developing programs. u2022 Constant consideration of childu2019s development, familyu2019s readiness and resources when translating health information, education and support. u2022 Demonstrate understanding of internal and external rules, regulations and legislation as it relates to APP practice, licensure, certification and billing compliance. u2022 Maintains accurate log of credentialed procedures performed. Demonstrates competency and expertise when performing credentialed procedures/specialty skills. u2022 Serves as an advocate for the needs of the children and their families across the health care continuum ensuring the best patient/family experience possible. Assist the surgeon in the operating room, first and second assist-at-surgery; perform surgical procedures as directed by the surgeon. u2022 Responsible to take after-hours call on a rotation basis. Assist the surgeon in the operating room, first and second assist-at-surgery; perform surgical procedures as directed by the surgeon. u2022 Responsible to take after-hours call on a rotation basis. Care coordination per CMS and/or program guidelines and completes all required program education per CMS guidelines + Regular attendance at work is an essential function of the job. + Perform physical requirements as described in the Physical Requirements section Education Qualifications + Master's Degree from an accredited college or university in the Physician Assistant program Required Experience Qualifications + Previous experience as a Physician Assistant Preferred and + Previous experience as surgical first assist Preferred Skills and Abilities + Satisfy all relevant criteria and qualifications outlined in the Medical Staff Policy on Advanced Practice Provider, required to be credentialed. + Maintains practice agreement with service of specialty, and practices within framework of respective scope of practice. + Must be knowledgeable in billing regulation practices to include documentation requirements/CPT coding regulations. + Knowledge of physical, mental, developmental, emotional and social needs of the neonate, infant, toddler, pre-school, school age and adolescent patients + Maintains current knowledge and skill level in field through reading appropriate journals, networking, and attendance at conferences or seminars. + Must be able to perform a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature, without loss of efficiency or composure, and be able to perform under stressful conditions when confronted with multiple requests, demonstrating prioritizing skills. + Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work effectively with multiple disciplines. + Ability to be self-directed, with minimum supervision, and detail oriented. Licenses and Certifications + PA - Physician Assistant in the State of Nebraska Upon Hire Required and + PA-C - Physician Assistant by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) Upon Hire Required and + BLS - Basic Life Support through the American Heart Association Upon Hire Required and + PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support within 180 Days Required and + DEA License within 30 Days Required + Takes call per division expectations Required Childrenu2019s is the very best for kids and the very best for your career At Childrenu2019s, we put YOU first so together, we can improve the life of every child Requisition ID : 23595

Created: 2026-01-12