NP/PA - Emergency Department - Detroit Lakes, MN (0.9 FTE)
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:
Emergency Medicine
Detroit Lakes, MN
Essentia Health St. Mary's - Detroit Lakes is seeking a practitioner (physician assistant or nurse practitioner) interested in a full-time Emergency Medicine position. Our team-oriented and fast-paced ED provider group consists of board-certified physicians and advanced practice clinicians who collaborate to provide patient-centric care to the area. With easy access to the great outdoors and lake life, this position offers excellent flexibility and career fulfillment to anyone seeking an outstanding work/life balance.
- Emergency Medicine coverage will be eight and 12-hour shifts (64 hours/pay period) rotated in among our other provider schedules
- Will involve care for all ages; must be trained in Family Medicine
- Campus supports primary and several specialty care services in the clinic (including a very busy Urgent Care) with the hospital side including a women’s/birthing center, MSP, ICU, OR, 24-hour CRNA services, imaging services including CT, MRI and digital mammography and laboratory services.
- Level III Trauma designation – requires certification in ACLS, PALS, and ATLS within six months of start.
The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant utilizes advanced health assessment, knowledge, and decision-making skills; the NP/PA works independently and in collaboration with physicians and other healthcare professionals. NP/PAs provide health care to individuals and families, promoting health and preventing disease. They may care for patients ranging in age from newborn to elderly, as noted in age-related categories and areas of expertise. The position requires high customer service skills to establish and enhance positive relationships with patients, co-workers, and others.
EDUCATION/TRAINING:
- Master’s or Doctorate in Nurse Practitioner or Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Physician Assistant program from an accredited program/institution.
- Previous Emergency Medicine or Urgent Care experience is preferred!
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
- Qualifying 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 | Brielle.Humbird@essentiahealth.org
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