NP/PA - Palliative Care, Duluth, MN (0.8 FTE)

Essentia Health • Duluth, MN

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About The Position

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. They may care for patients ranging in age from newborn to elderly as noted in age-related category and area of expertise. NP: Master's degree in nursing PA: Bachelor’s degree in a health/science-related field Palliative Care - 0.8 FTE: The Palliative Care APP collaborates with an interdisciplinary team to care for patients with serious illness. The focus of this care is reducing the symptoms of stress of the illness with a goal of improving quality of life for the patient and their caregivers. This patient-centered approach supports the physical, mental, emotional, and existential effects of suffering with a serious illness and helps to ensure that recommended treatments align with the patient’s goals. PRACTICE SPECIFICS: Current team consists of 4 MDs, 4 Nurse Practitioners and a dedicated palliative care Social Worker and Chaplain. Position requires high level of customer service skills to establish and enhance relationships with patients, co-workers, and others. Currently, duties include inpatient palliative care with possibility of outpatient work in the future. . Shifts: Rotating Shifts: Days. Primarily Monday – Friday with possibility of weekend coverage in the future. Estimated Patients Seen Per Day: 5 - 7 Patients in a consultant role

Requirements

• Experience in Palliative Medicine strongly preferred.
• Must have ability to work independently.
• Minimum of 1-year post-degree clinical CNS/APRN/PA experience
• APRN: Current licensure as a registered nurse in appropriate state. Current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner or Clinical Nurse Specialist in appropriate state. Current certification in CPR. National certification in applicable area. Successful completion of Essentia Health credentialing process prior to practice
• PA: Current licensure as a physician assistant in appropriate state. Current certification in CPR. National certification. Successful completion of Essentia Health credentialing process prior to practice
• NP: Master's degree in nursing
• PA: Bachelor’s degree in a health/science-related field

Nice To Haves

• Experience in Palliative Medicine strongly preferred.

Benefits

• comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs
• 401(k) plan with employer contributions
• invest in your professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs
• flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees