Nurse Practitioner- Endocrinology

Allina Health • Saint Paul, MN

2d • $129,400 - $145,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Allina Health is seeking a Nurse Practitioner in Endocrinology. The role provides patient care—including diagnosis, treatment, and consultation—as part of a physician/nurse team and in accordance with the designated specialty. The Nurse Practitioner works in inpatient and outpatient settings, independently or as part of a treatment team, and serves as an educator, case manager, and consultant to staff and the multidisciplinary health care team.

The position provides clinical care and comprehensive patient assessments; determines diagnoses and treatments; orders and interprets medical diagnostics in tandem with an attending physician; and prescribes medications, treatments, therapy, and medical equipment. The Nurse Practitioner educates patients managing chronic illness or seeking wellness care, refers patients for specialty care as appropriate, and consults with a physician when care needs exceed the Nurse Practitioner’s scope or the diagnosis or treatment plan is unclear.

The role also promotes communication across the health care team, serves as a team resource, works with the primary care team on program development, liaises with outside agencies as needed, and consults and rounds with hospital staff when designated by the specialty. Other duties may be assigned. The position is based at 225 North Smith Avenue, Suite 300, Saint Paul, Minnesota. It is a 32-hour-per-week role with 10-hour shifts and no weekend rotation. The posted annual pay range is $129,400 to $145,000, reflecting the starting base pay range assuming a full-time FTE; starting pay depends on factors including experience, education, and any applicable union agreement.

Requirements

• Master’s degree and completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
• Licensed Registered Nurse through the Minnesota Board of Nursing, required upon hire.
• Certified Nurse Practitioner through the Minnesota Board of Nursing, required upon hire.
• American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Certified Nurse Practitioner certification within the specialty, required upon hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Tier 1—Multisource, required within 180 days.
• Drug Enforcement Administration registration, required upon hire.
• Valid driver’s license, required upon hire. Minnesota and Wisconsin residents working in designated Complex Care for Seniors, Community Palliative Care, and Hospice roles must obtain a valid license in their state of residence within 60 days of employment.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of medium work, including lifting up to 32 pounds occasionally and up to 25 pounds frequently.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of experience in Endocrinology, Primary Care, or another specialty; new graduates may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care and complete comprehensive patient assessments.
• Determine diagnoses and treatments for illness.
• Order and interpret medical diagnostics in tandem with the attending physician.
• Prescribe medications, treatments, therapy, and medical equipment.
• Educate patients managing chronic illness or wellness care.
• Refer patients for specialty care when appropriate.
• Consult with a physician when patient needs exceed the Nurse Practitioner’s scope of practice or when the diagnosis or treatment plan is unclear.
• Promote communication within the health care team and with interdisciplinary health care staff.
• Act as a resource to team members.
• Work with the primary care team on program development.
• Act as a liaison with outside agencies as needed.
• Consult and round with hospital staff when designated by the specialty.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical and dental coverage.
• PTO/time away.
• Retirement savings plans.
• Life insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Voluntary benefits, including vision, legal, and critical illness coverage.
• Tuition reimbursement or continuing medical education, as applicable.
• Student loan support benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
• Well-being program resources, including well-being dollars, dedicated well-being navigators, programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching, and tools.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level