Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant – Pediatric Emergency Department (umphysicians)

Job Description

University of Minnesota Physicians is seeking a Certified Nurse Practitioner or a Certified Physician Assistant to join our Pediatric Emergency Department practice in Minneapolis, MN. M Health Fairview University of Minnesota Masonic Children's ED is located on the west bank of the Mississippi River in Minneapolis. They see an annual volume of about 25,000.

In this role, you will:  

• Evaluate patients and perform comprehensive patient histories and physical examinations
• Compile patient medical data, including health history
• Order diagnostic tests, including imaging, electrocardiograms, laboratory tests, and interpret test results
• Perform therapeutic procedures, like suturing, splinting, wound care, nerve blocks and other procedures appropriate for an emergency department setting
• Develop and implement patient management plans, record progress notes, and assist in provision of continuity of care
• Prescribe medications, including controlled substances, and medical devices
• Instruct and counsel patients regarding compliance with prescribed therapeutic regimens
• Work with a fully integrated Electronic Medical Record (Epic) to create and maintain appropriate patient records
• Care for and communicate with patients, family members, co-workers, and other medical professionals
• Exhibit professionalism that is the expression of positive values and ideals as care is delivered and maintain commitment to ethical principles pertaining to provision or withholding of clinical care, confidentiality of patient information, informed consent, and business practices

Your schedule:

• Shifts are 10 hours per day. Mainly during the evening
• Currently it is noon-10p
• Rotate weekends and holidays, 1:3 weekends
• Openings: 0.5 - 1.0 FTE

We’re looking for a PA or NP who is:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing and formal Pediatric or Family Nurse Practitioner training program or a graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.  
• Current MN RN license and be approved or eligible by the Minnesota Board of Nursing for prescription writing privileges or a current PA license with prescriptive authority through the MN Board of Medical Practice.  
• Certified through ANCC/AANP or eligible for ANCC/AANP national exam or through the NCCPA and meet threshold criteria/qualifications for Credentialing and Privileges. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills 
• Exceptional collaboration abilities  
• Understands and places importance on patient care/service 
• Detail oriented and self-motivated 
• Education focused and a creative problem-solver 

What we offer:

We're proud to offer competitive compensation and a market-leading benefits package to support our employees and their families.

The full-time salary range is $127,866 - $151,976 commensurate with practice experience and may also include incentive compensation or additional specialty-specific compensation components. Salary prorated based on FTE. Additional eanning potential for shift differential.

Your total compensation is further enhanced by a robust benefits package that supports your physical, mental, and financial well-being.

Highlights include:

• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance including a vision discount plan.
• Substantial 401K employer contribution
• Generous flexible time off
• Well-being program including an annual spending allotment, peer coaching, counseling, and concierge services.
• Allowance for CE, license, board certification, and DEA fees.
• Disability, accident, life, and malpractice insurance.
• As a 501(c)(3) non-profit, we are a qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

• Additional information on our benefits can be found here.

M Health Fairview and Clinical Partnerships: 

University of Minnesota Physicians providers practice at affiliated locations under the University of Minnesota Health Fairview (M Health Fairview) shared care delivery system.  M Health Fairview represents a collaboration between University of Minnesota Physicians, University of Minnesota Medical Center and Fairview Health Services to create a nationally renowned academic health system that combines academic and community resources to provide the very best clinical care to patients and communities, while also supporting research and education across the joint healthcare delivery system. 

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC): 

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC), is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research. Located at the heart of one of the nation's most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service organizations. 

Community Information: 

University of Minnesota Physicians is based in the beautiful Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area, ranked as the #6 best place to live in America by U.S. News & World Report in 2019.  For more information about the vibrant culture, community, and recreation that Minneapolis-St. Paul has to offer, please click on the links below. 

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University of Minnesota Physicians (M Physicians), a non-profit organization headquartered in Minneapolis, seeks motivated individuals for both clinical and non-clinical roles to drive innovation in health and medicine. Our inclusive culture offers competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and the opportunity for career development in the exciting field of health care to over 1,200 physicians, 300 advanced practice providers, and 2,200 health professionals and staff across Minnesota and beyond.

Join us on a mission to advance medicine.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.