Job Description
Job Description:
The NP/PA 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, and caring for patients of various ages. Position requires a high level of customer service skills to establish and enhance positive relationships with patients, co-workers, and others.The ideal candidate would be joining a large, well-established sleep center accredited by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. In this role, you will be diagnosing, treating, and managing patients with sleep disorders including, but not limited to, sleep apnea, narcolepsy, restless leg syndrome, and insomnia. You will improve patients’ quality of life by sleeping well.Education Qualifications:
Highlights:
- Primary Home Base Location: Sleep Medicine – Lakewalk Clinic in Duluth, MN
- Ability to perform virtual video and telehealth (TCON) visits, per department needs.
- Ability to work independently in outreach settings
- Workdays: Monday – Friday Clinic Hours – No Call – No Holidays (1.0 FTE)
Special Equipment of Interest:
- Full in-lab acquisition systems, portable home sleep testing units, Actigraphy, Inspire
Training & Transition to Practice:
- Upon hire, you will receive orientation and training with the Essentia Health Sleep Center Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, Registered Nurses, Registered Polysomnography Technologists and American Academy of Sleep Medicine resources.
Preferred Experience:
- Experience in Cardiology, Neurology, ENT, Psychiatry, Internal Medicine, and/or Pulmonary
Education:
NP: Master's or Doctorate degree in nursing from an accredited program
PA: Master's degree in Physician Assistant studies from an accredited program
*Hired candidates may be eligible to receive additional compensation in the form of bonuses, quality incentives or production-based compensation.
Search or Apply online at www.essentiahealth.org/careers
For More Information, Contact:
Alissa Notenberg, Physician and Advanced Practice Recruiter
Email: Alissa.Notenberg@essentiahealth.org
Licensure/Certification Qualifications:
NP:
Current licensure as a registered nurse in WI and MN
Current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner in WI and MN
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 WI and MN
Current certification in CPR
National certification
Successful completion of Essentia Health credentialing process prior to practice