Job Description
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:
Eldercare
Fargo, ND (Osgood)
We are seeking an NP/PA to join the Eldercare team in providing exceptional healthcare to our adult patient population. This professional, experienced and collegial team currently consists of two (2) physicians, three (3) advanced practice clinicians and RN Program Manager. Step into a busy and growing practice that allows you to be an engaged and appreciated member of an outstanding team-based model of care.
- 1.0 FTE, scheduled Monday – Friday during business hours.
- Office based at Osgood Campus; will provide services to area nursing homes and assisted living facilities..
- Eldercare Call coverage (24/7) is via phone and scheduled 1:5 (1 day/week – every 5th weekend)
- Patient encounters per day will vary
- Licensure/DEA in ND & MN required
The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant utilizes advanced health assessment, knowledge, and decision-making skills, while working both independently and in collaboration with physicians and other health care professionals. The NP/PA will provide health care to individuals and families, emphasizing health promotion and disease prevention. They may care for patients as noted in age-related category and area of expertise. Position requires high level of customer service skills to establish and enhance positive relationships with patients, co-workers, and others.
EDUCATION/TRAINING:
- Master’s or Doctorate degree in Nurse Practitioner or Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Physician Assistant program from an accredited program/institution.
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
- Current licensure as a registered nurse in 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 prior to practice.
Hired candidates may be eligible to receive additional compensation in the form of bonuses, quality incentives or production-based compensation
For more information, contact:
Deven Lord | 218-828-7481 | Deven.Lord@EssentiaHealth.org
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