Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) - Sleep Medicine

Olmsted Medical Center•Rochester, MN

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Olmsted Medical Center is seeking a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to join their Sleep Medicine team. This is a part-time position, ranging from 0.6 to 0.8 FTE. The role involves providing comprehensive care within the Sleep Medicine department, including diagnosing and managing various health conditions, educating patients, and performing necessary procedures. The position requires a commitment to ethical conduct, cultural sensitivity, and effective communication, with opportunities for leadership, research, and policy involvement.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a Masters 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 (for APRNs)
Certified by specialty (for APRNs)
Graduate of an accredited physician assistant program (for PAs)
Licensed by Minnesota Board of Medicine (for PAs)
Certified through National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (for PAs)
Certification by specialty if also available (for PAs)
Must complete continuing education and professional development beyond formal education as outlined by certifying body
Basic Life Support (Advanced Life Support as required by your area of practice)
DEA registration
Pass background check
Register with the Minnesota Prescriptive Monitoring Program (PMP)
Professional and ethical code of conduct
Culturally sensitive advocate for diverse populations
Ability to work autonomously and in partnership with healthcare team
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Commitment to community service area
Ability to manage time and stress effectively and adapt to unpredictable situations within the patient care setting
Flexibility
Demonstrates proficiency in electronic medical record use
Works where job is physically demanding
Ability to teach and counsel individuals, families, and groups
Shares knowledge that promotes quality healthcare and improves clinical outcomes

Nice To Haves

Advanced Life Support as required by your area of practice

Responsibilities

Acts as leader, mentor, educator, researcher, and/or administrator as indicated
Participates in health policy activities at the local, state, national, and international levels as indicated
Maintains patient confidentiality and privacy at all times
Obtains and documents accurate patient(s) health history including medical, social, and psychological needs
Diagnoses and manages preventive, acute, and chronic healthcare conditions as indicated specific to your area of practice
Provides appropriate patient education
Emphasizes health promotion and disease prevention
Performs procedures as indicated specific to your area of practice
Orders and interprets laboratory and diagnostic tests and procedures; communicates results to patient(s) in a timely manner
Discusses assessments, prognosis, and treatment options with patient(s) to develop acceptable, affordable, and culturally sensitive treatment plans
Prescribes medications, treatment modalities, and durable medical equipment as indicated by health condition
Consults with and refers to other healthcare clinicians when indicated
Committee participation and meeting attendance
Participates in both professional and lay healthcare forums, conducts research, and applies findings to clinical practice as indicated
Other duties as assigned