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:
Master's degree in nursing
Licensure/Certification Qualifications:
We are seeking an Advanced Practice Clinician to assist in the development and care coordination of our Spine Program. Candidates will be given the opportunity to lead change in providing best practices in spine care and will participate with the development of the spine care program while providing initial intake assessments. Our, interdisciplinary team will involve members from our PM&R, Neurosurgery, Chiropractic, PT/OT and Pain Medicine clinics as this complex program expands through care coordination.
1.0 FTE, full-time status
Mon-Fri between 8a-5p (36 patient contact hours per week)
Musculoskeletal interest and training preferred
Continuous collaboration with spine nurse navigator and other team members
Experience with management of back pain; opioid titration
Anticipate 12-16 adult outpatients per day
Strong communication & leadership skills desired
EPIC electronic medical record
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 health care professionals. NP/PAs provide 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. 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 states (if NP).
Current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in appropriate states.
Current certification in CPR
National certification, in applicable area.
Successful completion of Essentia Health credentialing process prior to practice.
For more information, contact:
Kristen Reardon
701-361-6026
Kristen.Reardon@EssentiaHealth.org
FTE
1
Shift Rotation
Day/Eve Rotation (United States of America)
Effective December 1, 2019: Job offers are contingent upon successful completion of a post-offer assessment, including a urine drug screen, immunization review, proof of required vaccinations, and background check. Essentia Health is committed to maintaining a work environment free from the influence of illegal drugs and alcohol.
Essentia Health EEO:
Essentia Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, sexual identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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