Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - WHOLEyou

Olmsted Medical Center•Rochester, MN

27d•Onsite

About The Position

Olmsted Medical Center is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for the WHOLEyou program. This is a 0.8 FTE position. The role involves providing comprehensive care, acting as a culturally sensitive advocate, and working autonomously or in partnership with the healthcare team. Responsibilities include managing patient health histories, diagnosing and managing various health conditions, providing patient education, ordering and interpreting tests, discussing treatment options, prescribing medications and equipment, and consulting with other healthcare professionals. The position also involves committee participation, potential research, and other assigned duties. The role requires proficiency in electronic medical records and adaptability to unpredictable situations.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a Masters or Doctorate degree (for APRNs)
Graduate of an accredited physician assistant program (for PAs)
Licensed as a registered nurse and as an APRN by the Minnesota Board of Nursing (for APRNs)
Licensed by Minnesota Board of Medicine (for PAs)
Certified by a national credentialing board (for APRNs)
Certified through National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (for PAs)
Certified by specialty (for APRNs)
Certification by specialty is 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

Nice To Haves

Experience in obesity medicine preferred

Responsibilities

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
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
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