NP/PA - Trauma Surgery - Duluth, MN

Essentia Health • Duluth, MN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Trauma/Acute Care Surgery department is a team-focused, collaborative group that embraces learning while treating a wide variety of patients. 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.
• Provide first assist coverage in the Operating Room (OR) for the trauma surgeons.

Benefits

• medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• supplemental options
• 401(k) plan with employer contributions
• training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs
• flexible scheduling
• generous time off
• wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level