Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Urgent Care

Olmsted Medical Center•Rochester, MN

1d•$62 - $84•Onsite

About The Position

This is a 0.9 FTE position in Urgent Care. Olmsted Medical Center values its clinicians and offers a comprehensive benefits package for those employed at 0.5 FTE or higher. The role involves providing professional and ethical patient care, acting as a culturally sensitive advocate, and working autonomously or in partnership with the healthcare team. Key responsibilities include managing patient health history, diagnosing and managing conditions, providing patient education, ordering and interpreting tests, prescribing medications, and collaborating with other healthcare professionals. The position also involves committee participation, research, and other assigned duties.

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)
Must complete continuing education and professional development beyond formal education as outlined by certifying body (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 is also available (for PAs)
Must complete continuing education and professional development beyond formal education as outlined by certifying body (for PAs)
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
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Commitment to community service area
Flexibility
Demonstrates proficiency in electronic medical record use
Works where job is physically demanding

Nice To Haves

Ability to work autonomously and in partnership with healthcare team
Ability to manage time and stress effectively and adapt to unpredictable situations within the patient care setting

Responsibilities

Acts as a culturally sensitive advocate for diverse populations.
Works autonomously and in partnership with the healthcare team.
Manages time and stress effectively and adapts to unpredictable situations within the patient care setting.
Teaches and counsels individuals, families, and groups.
Shares knowledge that promotes quality healthcare and improves clinical outcomes.
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.
Participates in 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.