Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant – Pediatric Emergency Department

University of Minnesota Physicians

8d•Onsite

About The Position

University of Minnesota Physicians is seeking a Certified Nurse Practitioner or a Certified Physician Assistant to join our Pediatric Emergency Department practice in Minneapolis, MN. M Health Fairview University of Minnesota Masonic Children's ED is located on the west bank of the Mississippi River in Minneapolis. They see an annual volume of about 25,000 patients. For the 2025-2026 US News & World Report rankings, M Health Fairview Masonic Children's Hospital is the #1 top-ranked children's hospital in the Twin Cities Our emergency department is located in a state-of-the-art facility inside the hospital, which includes two trauma/resuscitation rooms Our providers have access to more than 60 pediatric specialties Our dedicated pediatric emergency medicine department is designed with kids in mind, with experienced and compassionate pediatric caregivers 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, including imaging, electrocardiograms, 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 assist in provision of continuity of care Prescribe medications, including controlled substances, and medical devices Instruct and counsel patients regarding compliance with prescribed therapeutic regimens Work with a fully integrated Electronic Medical Record (Epic) to create and maintain appropriate 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

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing and formal Pediatric or Family Nurse Practitioner training program or a graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
A strong preference for providers with 2+ years of emergency medicine and/or pediatrics experience
Current MN RN license and be approved or eligible by the Minnesota Board of Nursing for prescription writing privileges or a current PA license with prescriptive authority through the MN Board of Medical Practice.
Certified through ANCC/AANP or eligible for ANCC/AANP national exam or through the NCCPA and meet threshold criteria/qualifications for Credentialing and Privileges.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Exceptional collaboration abilities
Understands and places importance on patient care/service
Detail oriented and self-motivated
Education focused and a creative problem-solver

Responsibilities

Evaluate patients and perform comprehensive patient histories and physical examinations
Compile patient medical data, including health history
Order diagnostic tests, including imaging, electrocardiograms, 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 assist in provision of continuity of care
Prescribe medications, including controlled substances, and medical devices
Instruct and counsel patients regarding compliance with prescribed therapeutic regimens
Work with a fully integrated Electronic Medical Record (Epic) to create and maintain appropriate 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 $130,002 – 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 continuing education, 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.