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 - Podiatry/Wound Care - Duluth, MN
Duluth, MN
PRACTICE SPECIFICS:
This position for the Wound Clinic will offer expanded patient care opportunities in both the Wound Clinic and in the Foot and Ankle Clinic. The Wound Clinic is currently staffed by a mix of Physicians, Plastic Surgeons, and Podiatrists.Podiatry - Wound Clinic The position at this time is to provide patient care in the Outpatient Wound Clinic, and to assist the Physicians as they determine. Hours: Monday - Friday Clinic Hours, No Call, No Weekends Primary responsibilities: Managing Wound Clinic patients of all ages in an outpatient wound clinic. Manage Foot and Ankle patients of all ages both in a clinical setting and assist with inpatient consultations. Provide patient education, counseling and referrals as clinically warranted.
Practice includes medical evaluation and interpretation of diagnostic tests including laboratory and x-rays. Education or experience in wound and burn care, laceration repair, pediatric populations, x-ray interpretation is desired. Provide patient education, counseling and referrals as clinically warranted. Practice includes medical evaluation and interpretation of diagnostic tests including laboratory/ x-rays along with implementing treatment protocols and minor procedures both in the wound care setting and Foot and Ankle clinic
Licensure/Certification Qualifications:
EDUCATION:
Master's or Doctorate degree in Nursing from an accredited program.
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
Current licensure as a registered nurse in Minnesota
Current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner in Minnesota
Current certification in CPR/ATLS/CALS/ACLS.
National certification, in applicable area.
Successful completion of Essentia Health credentialing process prior to practice.
Apply online at www.essentiahealth.org/careers
For more information, please contact: Theresa Madrinich, Recruiter
Email: Theresa.Madrinich@EssentiaHealth.org
FTE
1
Shift Rotation
Day Rotation (United States of America)
Shift Start Time
0800
Shift End Time
1700
Weekends
NO
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.
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