Job Information
Essentia Health NP/PA - Elder Care (0.8 FTE) - Detroit Lakes, MN in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota
Building Location:
St Marys - Detroit Lakes Clinic
Department:
11540 Elder Care
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:
Geriatrics/Eldercare
Detroit Lakes, MN
We are seeking a practitioner (adult-geriatrics trained/certified preferred) to join our Eldercare team in providing exceptional healthcare to our adult patient population; the position will be based in Detroit Lakes. Our collegial Eldercare group is innovative, quality-focused and driven to provide exceptional care for both the patient and their families. 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.
0.8 FTE, full-time status
Clinical hours are Mon-Fri typically between 8a-5p
Provide services to seniors in the transitional care units, nursing home/LTC facilities and assisted living campuses in Detroit Lakes and surrounding communities
Evening/Weekend/Holiday telephone call rotation is required
Must be able to conduct advance care planning
Must have the ability to work independently off-site without direct supervision of MD and work well with facility leadership and Medical Director on processes and quality improvement.
Prior experience in family medicine, internal medicine, or geriatrics is preferred.
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. The primary population served is 60+. 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.
Adult-Geriatrics trained/certified or willingness to obtain is preferred
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:
Deven Lord | 218-828-7481 | Deven.Lord@EssentiaHealth.org
https://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
FTE:
0.8
Possible Remote/Hybrid Option:
Shift Rotation:
Day Rotation (United States of America)
Shift Start Time:
Shift End Time:
Weekends:
Holidays:
No
Call Obligation:
No
Union:
Union Posting Deadline:
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