Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Colon & Rectal Surgery Hospitalist
About The Position
Colon and Rectal Surgery is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to work as part of a multidisciplinary team managing hospitalized patients who have undergone a variety of colon and rectal surgical procedures. This is a dynamic surgical practice renowned for excellence, innovation and performing cutting-edge procedures. NP/PAs are valued members within colon/rectal surgery and teamwork is essential to meeting the needs of the patients for whom we provide care. The Colon Rectal Surgery team has 12 surgeons and 8 NP/PAs currently in the hospital practice. The NP or PA will provide comprehensive assessments of patients including ordering, conducting, and interpreting diagnostic tests, diagnosing, prescribing pharmacologic agents, treatments, and non-pharmacologic therapies. Additionally, hospitalists typically take care of 8-12 patients during the day and 30-50 during the night shift and weekends. Our team-based approach includes partnerships with surgeons, nurses, residents, and fellows, and we are very willing to train new graduates. A high level of autonomy is expected.
Requirements
- Masters prepared graduate of an accredited school of nursing and nurse practitioner program. Current Minnesota RN license and certification, or eligible to be certified, as an FNP, ANP, or ACNP
- Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program with current PA certification by the NCCPA and registration as a PA by the Minnesota State Board of Medical Practice
- The NP/PA must be eligible for DEA registration
- Internal candidates: Please submit resume, cover letter and your three most recent ePraisals in order to be considered for this position.
- External candidates: Please submit resume, cover letter and two letters of reference in order to be considered for this position.
Responsibilities
- provide comprehensive assessments of patients including ordering, conducting, and interpreting diagnostic tests
- diagnosing, prescribing pharmacologic agents, treatments, and non-pharmacologic therapies
- managing hospitalized patients who have undergone a variety of colon and rectal surgical procedures
Benefits
- Medical: Multiple plan options.
- Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
- Vision: Affordable plan with national network.
- Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
- Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Hospitals
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
