Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) - Emergency Medicine - PRN
About The Position
This PRN/supplemental Emergency Medicine position is an integral member of a multidisciplinary healthcare team, providing preventive, acute, and chronic healthcare across the continuum of age in a variety of healthcare settings. The current schedule is 9 a.m.–9 p.m. and 12 p.m.–12 a.m.; the hourly wage is $78.40. The role requires the applicable advanced practice nursing or physician assistant education, licensure, and certification described below. Both APC positions require Basic Life Support certification (Advanced Life Support when required by the area of practice), DEA registration, a background check, and registration with the Minnesota Prescriptive Monitoring Program (PMP). The position involves assessing, diagnosing, and managing patient health needs; educating patients; coordinating care with other clinicians; and contributing to quality healthcare through teaching, leadership, research, and other professional activities as indicated. The work is physically demanding and requires flexibility, sound communication, and the ability to adapt to unpredictable patient-care situations.
Requirements
- For APRNs: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a master’s or doctorate degree.
- For APRNs: Licensed as a registered nurse and as an APRN by the Minnesota Board of Nursing.
- For APRNs: Certified by a national credentialing board and certified by specialty.
- For APRNs: Complete continuing education and professional development beyond formal education as outlined by the certifying body.
- For PAs: Graduate of an accredited physician assistant program.
- For PAs: Licensed by the Minnesota Board of Medicine.
- For PAs: Certified through the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.
- For PAs: Complete continuing education and professional development beyond formal education as outlined by the certifying body.
- Basic Life Support certification; Advanced Life Support certification as required by the area of practice.
- DEA registration.
- Pass a background check.
- Register with the Minnesota Prescriptive Monitoring Program (PMP).
- Maintain a professional and ethical code of conduct and serve as a culturally sensitive advocate for diverse populations.
- Ability to work autonomously and in partnership with the healthcare team.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Commitment to the community service area.
- Ability to manage time and stress effectively and adapt to unpredictable situations in the patient-care setting.
- Flexibility.
- Proficiency in electronic medical record use.
- Ability to work in a physically demanding role.
Responsibilities
- Obtain and document accurate patient health histories, including medical, social, and psychological needs.
- Diagnose and manage preventive, acute, and chronic healthcare conditions as indicated for the area of practice.
- Provide appropriate patient education and emphasize health promotion and disease prevention.
- Perform procedures as indicated for the area of practice.
- Order and interpret laboratory and diagnostic tests and procedures, and communicate results to patients in a timely manner.
- Discuss assessments, prognosis, and treatment options with patients to develop acceptable, affordable, and culturally sensitive treatment plans.
- Prescribe medications, treatment modalities, and durable medical equipment as indicated by the patient’s health condition.
- Consult with and refer patients to other healthcare clinicians when indicated.
- Maintain patient confidentiality and privacy at all times.
- Teach and counsel individuals, families, and groups; share knowledge that promotes quality healthcare and improves clinical outcomes.
- Act as a leader, mentor, educator, researcher, and/or administrator as indicated.
- Participate in health policy activities at local, state, national, and international levels as indicated.
- Participate in committees and attend meetings.
- Participate in professional and lay healthcare forums, conduct research, and apply findings to clinical practice as indicated.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
