NP/PA - Nephrology - Duluth, MN

Essentia Health•Duluth, MN

9d•$119,434 - $167,211•Hybrid

About The Position

An Advanced Practice Clinician (APP) utilizes advanced health assessment, knowledge, and decision-making skills, working independently and in collaboration with physicians and other health care professionals. APPs provide health care to individuals and families, emphasizing health promotion and disease prevention. They may care for patients ranging in age as noted in age-related category and area of expertise. This position requires a high level of customer service skills to establish and enhance positive relationships with patients, co-workers, and others. The APP will assist patients by utilizing a strong team-based approach to care, with a high integration of APPs and MDs for the clinic, and inpatient and dialysis units for all 3 phases of nephrology care. The role involves joining a team of 3 APPs and 4 MDs. The typical shift is Monday-Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM, with 70% clinic work and 30% hospital work, including dialysis rounding. The ideal candidate does not need to live in the Duluth area, as travel is involved with this position. Call schedule details involve variable start and end times due to travel. Estimated patients per day are 8-12 in the office and 10-15 patients on outreach and dialysis days per week. Other responsibilities include assisting physicians with non-encounter work.

Requirements

Master’s or Doctorate degree in Nursing or Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies from an accredited program.
Current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in Minnesota & Wisconsin
Current certification in CPR
National certification, in applicable area

Nice To Haves

Experience in complex chronic disease management

Responsibilities

Utilize advanced health assessment, knowledge, and decision-making skills, working independently and in collaboration with physicians and other health care professionals.
Provide health care to individuals and families, emphasizing health promotion and disease prevention.
Assist patients by utilizing a strong team-based approach to care, with a high integration of APPs and MDs for the clinic, and inpatient and dialysis units for all 3 phases of nephrology care.
Assist physicians with non-encounter work.