Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Adult Emergency Medicine

University of MN Physicians•Minneapolis, MN

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About The Position

University of Minnesota Physicians is seeking a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join our Adult Emergency Department practice in Minneapolis, MN. The University of Minnesota Medical Center (UMMC) is a 1,932 licensed bed facility, Level III Trauma Center, Stroke Center and Level I Cardiac Center. Between our two adult emergency departments, approximately 50,000 patients are seen with close to 14,000 admissions annually. In our pediatric emergency department approximately 23,000 patients are seen annually accounting for 3,000 admissions. Our PAs and NPs serve as integral members of a multidisciplinary team providing excellence in emergency medical care. In addition, the PA/NP coordinates care with consultant services, recommends follow-up care, facilitates referral to various internal and external facilities and takes part in multidisciplinary continuous quality improvement. Our UMMC Adult Emergency Medicine provider group includes about 40 physicians and a growing number of PAs/NPs. Patients are seen in both the West and East Bank Emergency Departments, which house over 50 beds. Our group is focused on providing high-quality patient care and expanding the academic focus of the University of Minnesota Medical Center. We work with several learners at various stages in their medical education. In this role, you will: Evaluate patients and perform comprehensive patient histories and physical examinations Compile patient medical data, including health history Order diagnostic tests, like imaging, electrocardiogram, laboratory tests, and interpret test results Perform therapeutic procedures, like suturing, splinting, wound care, nerve blocks and other procedures appropriate for an emergency department setting Develop and implement patient management plans, record progress notes, and help in provision of continuity of care Prescribe medications, including controlled substances, and medical devices Instruct and counsel patients on compliance with prescribed therapeutic regimens Work with a fully integrated Electronic Medical Record (Epic) to create and maintain patient records Care for and communicate with patients, family members, co-workers, and other medical professionals Exhibit professionalism that is the expression of positive values and ideals as care is delivered and maintain commitment to ethical principles pertaining to provision or withholding of clinical care, confidentiality of patient information, informed consent, and business practices Your Schedule: Rotating 10-hour shifts (subject to change) including weekends (1 in 3) and rotating holidays (6 recognized annually) Current shifts; 10a-8p, 12p-10p and 2p-12a FTE: 1.0 FTE

Requirements

A graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant/Associate program or an accredited school of nursing and formal Adult Nurse Practitioner training program.
Holds current PA license through the MN Board of Medical Practice or current RN & NP license by the Minnesota Board of Nursing.
Holds active DEA license or ability to obtain
Certified through the NCCPA or through ANCC/AANP or eligible for ANCC/AANP national exam and meet threshold criteria/qualifications for Credentialing and Privileges.
Certified in BLS (required), ACLS (required), and preferably ATLS
Able to efficiently and effectively manage multiple clinical tasks
Adept with interpersonal and communication skills that result in effective information exchange with patients, patients’ families, physicians, professional associates, and other individuals within the system

Nice To Haves

Preferred 2-3 years Emergency Medicine experience as a provider
Preferred candidate has Emergency Department experience with three or more years of work as a PA/NP in a tertiary, high-volume hospital emergency department in which you routinely performed typical emergency procedures.
New graduates with a strong, demonstrated interest in Emergency Medicine may be considered.
Cover letter is strongly encouraged

Responsibilities

Evaluate patients and perform comprehensive patient histories and physical examinations
Compile patient medical data, including health history
Order diagnostic tests, like imaging, electrocardiogram, laboratory tests, and interpret test results
Perform therapeutic procedures, like suturing, splinting, wound care, nerve blocks and other procedures appropriate for an emergency department setting
Develop and implement patient management plans, record progress notes, and help in provision of continuity of care
Prescribe medications, including controlled substances, and medical devices
Instruct and counsel patients on compliance with prescribed therapeutic regimens
Work with a fully integrated Electronic Medical Record (Epic) to create and maintain patient records
Care for and communicate with patients, family members, co-workers, and other medical professionals
Exhibit professionalism that is the expression of positive values and ideals as care is delivered and maintain commitment to ethical principles pertaining to provision or withholding of clinical care, confidentiality of patient information, informed consent, and business practices

Benefits

We're proud to offer competitive compensation and a market-leading benefits package to support our employees and their families.
The full-time salary range is $ 13 0,002 – 164,797 commensurate with practice experience and may also include incentive compensation or additional specialty-specific compensation components.
Salary prorated based on FTE. Additional earning potential for shift differential.
Your total compensation is further enhanced by a robust benefits package that supports your physical, mental, and financial well-being.
Highlights include: Comprehensive medical and dental insurance including a vision discount plan.
Substantial 401K employer contribution
Generous flexible time off
Well-being program including an annual spending allotment, peer coaching, counseling, and concierge services.
Allowance for CE, license, board certification, and DEA fees.
Disability, accident, life, and malpractice insurance.
As a 501(c)(3) non-profit, we are a qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Additional information on our benefits can be found here