Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) - St. Charles Family Medicine

Olmsted Medical Center•Saint Charles, MN

15d•$56 - $84•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) at St. Charles Family Medicine, working 0.6 - 0.8 FTE. The role involves providing comprehensive care, including diagnosing and managing preventive, acute, and chronic healthcare conditions, performing procedures, ordering and interpreting tests, prescribing medications, and educating patients. The position requires a commitment to community service, cultural sensitivity, and the ability to work autonomously and collaboratively within a healthcare team. The role also involves leadership, mentorship, education, research, and participation in health policy activities.

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 if 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
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

Responsibilities

Diagnoses and manages preventive, acute, and chronic healthcare conditions.
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.
Provides appropriate patient education.
Emphasizes health promotion and disease prevention.
Obtains and documents accurate patient(s) health history including medical, social, and psychological needs.
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.
Teaches and counsels individuals, families, and groups.
Shares knowledge that promotes quality healthcare and improves clinical outcomes.
Participates in both professional and lay healthcare forums, conducts research, and applies findings to clinical practice as indicated.
Committee participation and meeting attendance.
Other duties as assigned.