Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Vascular Surgery

University of Minnesota Physicians

120d • $125,759 - $155,660

About The Position

University of Minnesota Physicians is seeking a Certified Nurse Practitioner or a Certified Physician Assistant to join our Vascular Surgery practice in Minneapolis. Work for the M Health University of Minnesota Medical Center Vascular Surgery Service, directed by Dr. Daniel Ihnat, Professor and Division Chief, in a non-operative role. This is a Monday-Friday position with no nights or weekends. There is the option to work 4 ten-hour days once off orientation. This is a tremendous opportunity to practice independently while being part of a renowned vascular care team consisting of vascular surgeons, interventional radiologists, residents, fellows, nursing staff, and registered vascular technologists.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or formal Adult Nurse Practitioner training program.
• Eligible or certified through NCCPA, ANCC or AANP.
• Licensed or eligible to acquire a license and prescriptive authority through the MN Board of Medical Practice (PAs) or MN APRN license or eligible to acquire a license and prescriptive authority through MN Board of Nursing (NP’s).
• Able to meet threshold criteria/qualifications for credentialing and privileges.
• At least 3 years of experience in caring for Vascular Surgery or Surgical inpatients.
• Flexible and adaptable, able to rotate between inpatient, outpatient, and outreach clinics depending on team needs.
• Confident in managing complexity in a fast-paced academic surgical environment while maintaining professionalism.

Nice To Haves

• Works well as a part of a team.
• Knowledge of advanced vascular assessment, diagnostics, inpatient/outpatient management, vascular wound care, and pharmacology.
• Experience working with surgical residents and fellows at another academic institution.

Responsibilities

• Practice in a combined inpatient and outpatient clinical practice setting.
• Be responsible for daily inpatient ward rounds with resident and fellow team, completion of discharge summaries, and consults on the East and West Bank Hospitals.
• Optimize care plans, develop algorithms, and coordinate hospital discharge.
• Evaluate and treat vascular patients in the hospital in collaboration with staff Vascular Surgeon.
• Evaluate and treat vascular patients in the clinic independently.
• Refer patients to the appropriate vascular surgeons within the department and/or other specialists accordingly.
• Provide extremity wound care - debridement, dressing, VAC placement.
• Be a strong communicator who can educate patients, families, and learners.
• Adapt explanations regarding disease process, interventions, and postoperative or post-procedure care to different audiences.
• Actively participate in staff education and administrative activities.

Benefits

• 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 CE, license, board certification, and DEA fees.
• Disability, accident, life, and malpractice insurance.
• Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Master's degree