Thoracic Surgery Advanced Practice Provider

Academic Health System

CHI Health is partnered with Creighton University School of Medicine, a reputable and prestigious medical school with strong Jesuit values in education, research and service. Together, we are shaping a new future for Academic Health and serving as a trendsetting model for academic health system of clinical care embedded in education, research and innovation. Our new Academic Medical Center at Bergan Mercy supports a culture where academic and community physicians collaborate.

As a thoracic surgery advance practice provider, you will join Creighton University Medical Center's  transformed new chapter in Heart & Chest Care.    

Every day you will round on hospitalized patients, providing cardiac and thoracic critical care assessments in pre and post-operative surgery.  The clinician will be an integral member of the Critical Care Unit Team, working with the attending physicians and other staff, providing necessary information for team-based care decision making.     

To be successful in this role, you will provide specialized tailored care to benefit our patients and their outcomes.  At Creighton University Medical Center, we are growing the advanced practice provider Coverage Program for all Cardiac & Thoracic in-patient, ER Consults, Floor Consults, Triaging and Nursing support.  

This exceptional position would join another member to work the weekday day shift: 

Additional Details of the Opportunity: 

• Active Rounding 
• Pulling Chest Tubes 
• Replacing Feeding Tubes 
• Checking on Vitals 
• Checking on Labs 
• Running interference for the attending Physician 
• Managing treatment plans 

We are offering a comprehensive compensation structure as well as benefits including: CME, vacation, health, dental, vision, 401k, disability and malpractice with tail coverage.

Required: 

• Graduate of an accredited advanced practice training program (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant)

• Meet board eligibility or certification requirements

• Active or eligible license in the state of Nebraska 

• Strong clinical skills 

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with patients, families, and health-care professionals

• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment

• Commitment to providing high-quality, compassionate care to children and families