NP/PA – Cardiothoracic Surgery – Duluth, MN

Essentia Health•Duluth, MN

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position involves utilizing advanced health assessment, knowledge, and decision-making skills to provide healthcare to individuals and families, with an emphasis on health promotion and disease prevention. The role supports a complex surgery team consisting of 4 Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) and 3 Physicians. It is a clinic and hospital-based role, aiming to increase access to care for clinic patients, ensuring they have immediate access for walk-in appointments, procedure follow-ups, and wound care. The role is 1.0 FTE with a typical schedule of Monday-Friday, and a 1:4 weekend and call rotation. OR experience is preferred. Hired candidates may be eligible for additional compensation through bonuses, quality incentives, or production-based compensation.

Requirements

NP: Current licensure as a registered nurse in appropriate state.
NP: Current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner in appropriate state.
NP: Current certification in CPR.
NP: National certification in applicable area.
NP: Successful completion of Essentia Health credentialing process prior to practice.
PA: Current licensure as a physician assistant in appropriate state.
PA: Current certification in CPR.
PA: National certification.
PA: Successful completion of Essentia Health credentialing process prior to practice.

Nice To Haves

OR experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Utilizes advanced health assessment, knowledge, and decision making skills.
Works independently and in collaboration with physicians and other health care professionals.
Provides health care to individuals and families, emphasizing health promotion and disease prevention.
Cares for patients ranging in age from newborn to elderly.
Ensures walk-in, procedure follow-up, and wound care patients have immediate access to care in the clinic.