Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Urgent Care

Olmsted Medical Center•Rochester, MN

3d•$62 - $84

About The Position

Olmsted Medical Center is hiring a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for Urgent Care at 0.6 FTE. The role involves providing patient care in the urgent care practice area, including gathering and documenting patient health histories, diagnosing and managing conditions, educating patients, performing procedures, ordering and interpreting tests, prescribing treatments, and coordinating with other healthcare clinicians. The position requires professional, culturally sensitive, autonomous practice in collaboration with the healthcare team, and may include leadership, mentoring, education, research, administrative, policy, committee, and community activities as indicated. The salary range is $61.78–$84.25 per hour. External-candidate offers are generally made between the minimum and midpoint of the range based on experience. The position is eligible for a variable, non-guaranteed incentive currently equal to 7.5% of base income, based on achievement of specified citizenship, quality, or other goals. Clinicians employed at 0.5 FTE or higher are offered a benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; basic life insurance; employer-paid short- and long-term disability; adoption assistance; PTO; CME; 401(k); and malpractice coverage.

Requirements

For APRNs: Graduate of an accredited nursing school with a master's or doctoral degree.
For APRNs: Licensed as a registered nurse and APRN by the Minnesota Board of Nursing.
For APRNs: Certified by a national credentialing board and certified by specialty.
For APRNs: Complete continuing education and professional development beyond formal education as outlined by the certifying body.
For PAs: Graduate of an accredited physician assistant program.
For PAs: Licensed by the Minnesota Board of Medicine.
For PAs: Certified through the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.
For PAs: Complete continuing education and professional development beyond formal education as outlined by the certifying body.
For both APC positions: Basic Life Support certification; Advanced Life Support as required by the area of practice.
For both APC positions: DEA registration.
For both APC positions: Pass a background check.
For both APC positions: Register with the Minnesota Prescription Monitoring Program (PMP).
Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Demonstrate commitment to the community service area.
Demonstrate flexibility.
Be able to work in a physically demanding job.

Nice To Haves

For PAs, specialty certification is available.

Responsibilities

Maintain professional and ethical conduct and patient confidentiality and privacy.
Advocate for diverse populations in a culturally sensitive manner.
Work autonomously and in partnership with the healthcare team.
Manage time and stress effectively and adapt to unpredictable situations in the patient care setting.
Demonstrate proficiency in electronic medical record use.
Teach and counsel individuals, families, and groups.
Share knowledge that promotes quality healthcare and improves clinical outcomes.
Act as a leader, mentor, educator, researcher, and/or administrator as indicated.
Participate in health policy activities at local, state, national, and international levels as indicated.
Obtain and document accurate patient health histories, including medical, social, and psychological needs.
Diagnose and manage preventive, acute, and chronic healthcare conditions as indicated for the area of practice.
Provide appropriate patient education and emphasize health promotion and disease prevention.
Perform procedures as indicated for the area of practice.
Order and interpret laboratory and diagnostic tests and procedures, and communicate results to patients in a timely manner.
Discuss assessments, prognosis, and treatment options with patients to develop acceptable, affordable, and culturally sensitive treatment plans.
Prescribe medications, treatment modalities, and durable medical equipment as indicated by the patient's condition.
Consult with and refer patients to other healthcare clinicians when indicated.
Participate in committees and attend meetings.
Participate in professional and lay healthcare forums, conduct research, and apply findings to clinical practice as indicated.
Perform other duties as assigned.