Advanced Practice Provider, Emergency Department, EMPATH
About The Position
Children’s Minnesota is seeking a compassionate and skilled Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP) or Physician Assistant (PA-C) to join our Pediatric Emergency Medicine team. This position will primarily support the new Emergency Psychiatric Assessment, Treatment, and Healing (EMPATH) space within the St. Paul emergency department. The EMPATH space provides specialized assessment, stabilization, and treatment services for children and adolescents experiencing mental health crises. The space offers a collaborative, multidisciplinary approach that helps improve access to timely behavioral health support while creating a more therapeutic environment for patients and families.
Requirements
- Current MN RN/APRN License.
- Nationally Board Certified as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner with either the Pediatric Nursing Certification Board (PNCB) or American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
- Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
- Physician Assistant Certification by the NCCPA Certification Board and MN Medical Board license required.
- Current BLS certification
- Current PALS required with 3 months of hire
Nice To Haves
- Doctorate degree in Nursing Practice preferred
- Current/previous experience in inpatient pediatrics as a nurse, nurse practitioner, or PA preferred.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate, diagnose, treat, and manage pediatric patients presenting with a broad range of mental health concerns, illnesses, injuries, and traumatic conditions
- Obtain patient histories, perform comprehensive physical examinations, and develop diagnostic and treatment plans
- Order and interpret diagnostic tests, and clearly communicate results
- Prescribe medications and therapeutic interventions appropriate for pediatric patients
- Collaborate with physicians, specialists, nurses, and interdisciplinary partners to coordinate evidence-based care
- Promote patient safety, clinical excellence, and family-centered care
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
