Advanced Practice Provider, Digestive Care

HealthPartners•Saint Louis, 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. You will be joining a team that is supportive and respectful of one another and deeply committed to the mission of HealthPartners. Our commitment to excellence, compassion, partnership and integrity is behind everything we do.

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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Obtains history and examines patient
Orders appropriate labs and follow-up care
Discusses with and instructs patient and family members regarding treatment and follow-up.
Communicates and follows up with patients in between clinic visits.
Interacts with other healthcare professionals.
Completes all required paperwork in a timely fashion.
Collaborates and coordinates with other health professionals.
Coordinates flow of Inpatient Service.
Discusses and develops diagnosis and treatment plan with staff gastroenterologist.
Discusses with and instructs patient/family members regarding treatment and follow-up.