NP/PA - Trauma Surgery - Duluth, MN

Essentia Health•Duluth, MN

1d•Onsite

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. The Trauma/Acute Care Surgery department is a team focused, collaborative group that embraces learning while treating a wide variety of patients. Under current staffing model, the department has 8 Physicians, 11 APP’s, and 9 additional staff members. The ideal candidate will be someone who has a background in Trauma. Candidate will provide first assist coverage in the Operating Room (OR) for the trauma surgeons. Assisting will rotate through the other APPs in the department. Work is mainly hospital based with minimal clinic.

Requirements

Master’s or Doctorate degree in Nursing or master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies from an accredited program.
Current licensure as a registered nurse in MN
Current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in MN
Current certification in CPR.
National certification, in applicable area.
Successful completion of Essentia Health credentialing process prior to practice.

Nice To Haves

Background in Trauma.
At least 2 years NP/PA experience with a background working in Trauma/Acute Care Surgery or General Surgery.

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.
May care for patients ranging in age as noted in age-related category and area of expertise.
Provide first assist coverage in the Operating Room (OR) for the trauma surgeons.