Job Description:
Utilizes advanced health assessment, knowledge, and decision making skills, works independently and in collaboration with physicians and other health care professionals. Provides health care to individuals and families, emphasizing health promotion and disease prevention. They may care for patients ranging in age from newborn to elderly as noted in age-related category and area of expertise.Education Qualifications:
NP/PA – Orthopedic Surgery
Detroit Lakes, MN
Enjoy the beautiful Minnesota lakes area, offering numerous outdoor opportunities while receiving professionally provided exceptional orthopedic care in a high-quality orthopedic practice. This position requires candidates to act as surgical assistants in addition to their clinical practice. This driven and growth-oriented team comprises three surgeons and four advanced practice clinicians, collaborating to deliver patient-centric care.
- Work schedule is Mon-Fri with half-day off (36 patient contact hours) with call schedule (1:4 primary call rotation to support surgeons)
- Call includes coverage of surgery and clinic as well as patient referrals/needs from our ED and UC
- 15-25 patients per full day in clinic
- Special procedures performed include casting, injections, reductions in clinic/ED, and 1-2 days per week assisting surgeon in OR
- Inpatient and TCU rounding; 0-5 inpatients per day
- 16 bed MSP Unit; 8 bed ICU – average daily census for hospital is 17
- Level III Trauma designation
- Anticipate 1-2 days weekly at the outreach clinic with 15-20 patients daily.
The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant is assigned to Surgical Services to provide patient care under the supervision of the attending physician(s) by the rules, regulations, and bylaws of the Medical Staff Office with the following responsibilities, including but not limited to assisting in surgery. They are independently delivering clinical services to patients within the services line within the limits of their privileges. Complies with Essentia Health standards, policies, and procedures; contributes to customer satisfaction; participates in quality assurance improvement; supports and participates in a team approach to delivering patient care within the department, service line, and hospital. Fiscally responsible for the level of care prescribed/delivered and the appropriate utilization of resources. Demonstrates the successful judgment and ability to service appropriate unique needs of various patient populations and age groups.
EDUCATION/TRAINING:
- Master’s or Doctorate in Nursing or Bachelor’s or Master’s in Physician Assistant Studies from an accredited program.
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
- Current licensure as a registered nurse in the appropriate state (if NP).
- Current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in appropriate state.
- Current certification in CPR.
- National certification in applicable area.
- Successful completion of Essentia Health credentialing process before practice.
LOCATION:
- Centrally located in the heart of MN lakes country: https://www.visitdetroitlakes.com/
- 45 minutes from Fargo, ND, and 3 hours from the Twin Cities
- Detroit Lakes population: 8,900
- NHSC Loan Repayment Site
Hired candidates may be eligible to receive additional compensation in the form of bonuses, quality incentives or production-based compensation
For more information, contact:
Brielle Humbird | 701.364.5825 | [email protected]
http://www.essentiahealth.org/careers
Essentia Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, sexual identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran Status.
Licensure/Certification Qualifications:
NP:
Current licensure as a registered nurse in appropriate state.
Current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner in appropriate state.
Current certification in CPR.
National certification in applicable area.
Successful completion of Essentia Health credentialing process prior to practice
PA:
Current licensure as a physician assistant in appropriate state.
Current certification in CPR.
National certification.
Successful completion of Essentia Health credentialing process prior to practice
