Advanced Practice Provider, Digestive Care

HealthPartners•Saint Louis Park, MN

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

Park Nicollet Clinic is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our well established and expanding Gastroenterology practice. This position will provide care at our Park Nicollet Gastroenterology Clinic located in the Digestive and Endoscopy Center on the Methodist Hospital campus in St. Louis Park, the Park Nicollet Burnsville Clinic or Park Nicollet Maple Grove Clinic. The Digestive and Endoscopy Center provides both outpatient clinic and endoscopic care and treatment of disorders of the GI tract and liver. Duties will include evaluation, assessment and treatment of clinical problems and health care needs, instructing patients on treatment and planning under the supervision of a Gastroenterologist. The position will see a variety of patients seeking care with GI and liver disorders and will include some weekend rounding at Methodist Hospital in St Louis Park. Candidates must be certified and licensed. General gastroenterology experience preferred. You will be joining a team that is supportive and respectful of one another and deeply committed to the mission of HealthPartners. Here, you’ll become a partner for good, helping to improve the health and well-being of our patients, members and community. Our commitment to excellence, compassion, partnership and integrity is behind everything we do. It’s the kind of work that makes a difference, the kind of work you can be proud of. We hope you’ll join us.

Requirements

Successful completion of an approved Nurse Practitioner program or accredited Physician Assistant program.
Licensed as a Physician Assistant OR currently licensed as an APRN in the state of MN and current MN RN license
Current APP certification as Physician’s Assistant OR current APRN Specialty Certification
For PA, must be approved by Minnesota Board of Medical Practice for prescription writing privileges
Current BLS
Current DEA certification
Must maintain CME requirements
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with others
Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
Ability to communicate with patients and family members
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced clinical environment, including multitasking and prioritization
Ability to perform as part of a team
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, with peers, students, and other health care personnel
Ability to work dependently and independently
Ability to manage multiple simultaneous tasks and prioritizes appropriately
Ability to navigate an electronic medical record to obtain information and document care
Complies with safety instructions, observe safe work practices, provides input on safety issues and promotes a safe work environment.
Maintains regular and timely attendance
Protects confidentiality
Demonstrates participation in and support of the organization's Corporate Integrity Program by participating in compliance-related education and training and complying with the organization's policies and procedures.
Timely completion of all mandatory education and organizational requirements (i.e. licensure/certification, Employee Health and Wellness requirements, annual training, etc.)

Nice To Haves

1-year experience as a NP or PA, preferably in Digestive Care

Responsibilities

Obtains history and examines patient
Reviews patient’s records.
Discusses patient problem with patient.
Performs examination.
Documents in patient record.
Orders appropriate labs and follow-up care
Documents orders in patient record.
Notifies appropriate personnel to carry out orders.
Discusses with and instructs patient and family members regarding treatment and follow-up.
Documents in patient record.
Provides written instructions to patients (patient education).
Communicates and follows up with patients in between clinic visits.
Reviews lab and test results.
Makes recommendations for treatment next steps and modifications.
May include Scheduled Telephone Visits.
Interacts with other healthcare professionals.
Obtains pertinent patient information.
Obtains consults.
Provides feedback or instructions.
Completes all required paperwork in a timely fashion.
Maintains and review patient records, charts, and other pertinent information.
Posts tests and examination results.
Collaborates and coordinates with other health professionals.
Makes and accepts referrals to/from, consults with, cooperates with and refers to all other types of healthcare providers, including primary and specialty care physicians, nurse practitioners and other allied personnel.
Discriminates between situations requiring independent management, collaborative management with physician or further referral.
Collaborates with physicians when unusual incidents or changes in patient condition occur.
Coordinates care involving other healthcare providers.
Functions as mentor/resource and educator for other healthcare team and staff.
Coordinates flow of Inpatient Service.
Reviews daily patient lists.
Prioritizes consultations and rounding schedule according to established parameters.
Develops and reviews work plan for the day with rounding physician partner.
Communicates regularly with partner Inpatient APP to coordinate consult services and to balance workloads.
Assists in the assignment of residents and students as necessary.
Discusses and develops diagnosis and treatment plan with staff gastroenterologist.
Assesses and completes H&P on new consults as selected/assigned.
Orders diagnostic testing as indicated.
Evaluates treatment for assigned patients and communicates information to physician partner.
Designs follow-up plan for patients to be seen in the clinic when discharged from the hospital.
Documents assessment, treatment, evaluation, and follow-up plan in the electronic medical record.
Discusses with and instructs patient/family members regarding treatment and follow-up.
Interacts with patients and family members to involve them in the plan of care.
Educates patient/family members regarding diagnosis and treatment and documents this in the electronic medical record.
Prescribes medications as indicated.