Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Gastroenterology (SWMN)

Mayo Clinic • Mankato, MN

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Gastroenterology (GI) Department is seeking a full-time Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant/Associate to join their busy, growing community practice. The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) will have primarily clinic responsibilities but will eventually be trained to cover the inpatient practice if our hospital APP is away on PTO or at guard duty. The APP will work collaboratively with all GI physicians and work independently to provide for the patient’s needs. This position requires direct patient care and telemedicine.

Requirements

• Masters-prepared graduate of an accredited school of nursing and Nurse Practitioner program.
• Current MN RN and APRN license and certification as an ANP, FNP, or ACNP.
• Graduate of accredited Physician Assistant program with current PA certification by NCCPA and registration as a PA by the MN State Board of Medical Practice.
• Active BLS certification from American Heart Association or American Red Cross at start date required.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification from American Heart Association or American Red Cross required within one year of hire date.
• Possess ability to work independently/autonomously and collaboratively with other health care professionals.
• Have extensive patient assessment skills using diagnostic methods and instruments and possess ability to develop appropriate plan of care, modifying as indicated.
• Possess effective communication skills and interpersonal skills with patients, families and members of health care team.
• Candidate must practice patient-centered evidence-based care.

Nice To Haves

• Experience is strongly preferred; we will consider new graduates.

Responsibilities

• Obtain GI specific histories and physicals.
• Order, interpret, diagnose, and communicate diagnostic results to patients and care team members.
• Devise and implement care plans.
• Facilitate and deliver patient education regarding GI conditions.
• Provide GI follow-up care.
• Provide care that is unique and specialized to Gastroenterology, nutrition, and hepatology.
• Cover the inpatient practice if our hospital APP is away on PTO or at guard duty.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees