Nurse Practitioner- Wound Care (Allina Health)

Job Description

Number of Job Openings Available:

1

Date Posted:

September 04, 2024

Department:

66049915 AHMHI Vascular Providers St Paul

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Shift Length:

8 hour shift

Hours Per Week:

32

Union Contract:

Non-Union

Weekend Rotation:

None

Job Summary:

Based in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota, Allina Health is a not for profit 503(c) organization, with 90+ clinics, 10 hospitals/13 campuses throughout the region including western Wisconsin. Allina Health operates in one of the nation’s most vibrant, livable areas; a place where you can build the career you want—and you and your family can be part of thriving community.

Allina Health Minneapolis Heart Institute - Vascular providers offer expertise in the diagnosis, treatment and management of a full spectrum of vascular conditions.

Key Position Details:

Allina Health Minneapolis Heart Institute - Vascular Wound Care Clinic is seeking a Wound Care Nurse Practitioner to join the practice.

• .8 FTE position. No weekends, no holidays, no call.
• Outpatient position.
• This role will provide services at our St. Paul clinic located at United Hospital.
• Team provides advanced wound care therapies for the full scope of wounds.
• EMR: Epic is one of the most comprehensive electronic health record (EHR) systems in the nation.

Job Description:

Principle Responsibilities:

• Completes comprehensive patient assessments.
• Orders and interprets medical diagnostics in tandem with attending physician.
• Prescribes medications, treatments, therapy and medical equipment.
• Conducts patient education when working to manage chronic illness or wellness care.
• Refers for specialty care when determined.
• Consults with physician when patient needs outside of Physician Assistant scope of practice, diagnosis or treatment plan is unclear.
• Promotes communication within the team and other interdisciplinary health care staff.
• Acts as resource to members of the team.

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Required Qualifications:

• Master's degree - Completion of accredited Nurse Practitioner program

Preferred Qualifications:

• New graduates may be considered. Minimum 2 years of experience in wound care preferred.

Licenses/Certifications:

• Master's degree completion of accredited Nurse Practitioner program required.
• Wound education required through WebWOC within 12 months of hire.
• Licensed Registered Nurse - MN Board of Nursing required upon hire.
• Certified Nurse Practitioner - ANCC or AANP certification within specialty required upon hire.
• BLS certification required within 180 days of hire.
• Drug Enforcement Administration upon hire required.

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Physical Demands:

• Medium Work*:
• Lifting weight Up to 32 lbs. occasionally (*Allina Safe Patient Moving Policy), Up to 25 lbs. frequently