Family Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Family Medicine, Express Care (Supplemental)
About The Position
Nurse practitioners or physician assistants work independently and in collaboration with physicians and other health care professionals. They provide primary and specialty health care to new and established patients; assess and manage common acute and chronic illnesses; consult, make referrals, and collaborate with physicians and other members of the health care team. Care includes comprehensive assessment and physical examination; ordering, conducting, and interpreting diagnostic tests; diagnosing and directly managing acute and chronic disease; promoting wellness; prescribing pharmacological agents and treatments and providing non-pharmacological therapies; and arranging appropriate follow-up. Teaching and counseling individuals, families, and groups are significant parts of the role. Nurse practitioners and physician assistants are also expected to serve as mentors and participate in clinical improvement and research projects as appropriate to the clinical setting. They must be board certified by examination by an approved certifying body.
Requirements
- Board certification by examination by an approved certifying body.
- Family Nurse Practitioner: Master’s-prepared graduate of an accredited school of nursing and Nurse Practitioner program.
- Family Nurse Practitioner: Current Minnesota RN and APRN licenses and certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner.
- Physician Assistant: Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program, current PA certification by NCCPA, and registration as a PA by the Minnesota State Board of Medical Practice.
- Active BLS certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross at the start date.
- DEA registration required.
Responsibilities
- Provide primary and specialty health care to new and established patients.
- Assess and manage common acute and chronic illnesses.
- Consult, make referrals, and collaborate with physicians and other health care professionals.
- Conduct comprehensive assessments and physical examinations.
- Order, conduct, and interpret diagnostic tests.
- Diagnose and directly manage acute and chronic disease.
- Promote wellness and prescribe pharmacological agents and treatments, as well as provide non-pharmacological therapies.
- Arrange appropriate patient follow-up.
- Teach and counsel individuals, families, and groups.
- Serve as mentors and participate in clinical improvement and research projects as appropriate to the clinical setting.
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Job Type
Part-time
