Nephrology- Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant – St. Cloud and Surrounding Areas

Seeking a Nurse Practitioner or a Physician Assistant to join our highly collaborative Nephrology team!

The Nephrology Advanced Practice Provider will practice in a full range state-of-the-art, well-established kidney program providing a combination of patient care to our outreach/dialysis sites (all locations within 90 minutes of St. Cloud, MN), rounding at St. Cloud hospital as well as clinic duties at our Centracare Health River Campus. 

Flexible location scheduling options due to outreach and candidate locations. 

Schedule:

• Full-time, flexible FTE - 0.8-1.0 
• Monday- Friday, day shifts
• Rotating Weekends (Every 5- 6th) 
• Minimal Holidays
• No nights or call 

Areas of Focus: 

Caring for patients across the spectrum of their kidney disease to include: 

• End Stage Renal Disease/Dialysis
• Chronic Kidney Disease
• Acute Kidney Injuries 
• Nephrology Related Diagnoses 

The Nephrology Advanced Practice Provider will treat and educate patients:

• Anemia management
• Hypertension management
• Chronic Kidney Disease Education

Nephrology Advanced Practice Provider Requirements:

Education-Must be a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant licensed in Minnesota, successfully completed a formal program approved by a national accrediting agency and be certified by a national certification organization recognized by the Minnesota State. 

Experience-The Nephrology Advanced Practice Provider will show skills in organizational management, leadership, communication and clinical expertise. Previous Nephrology and/or dialysis experience is preferred. Experience as a physician assistant, or nurse practitioner is preferred. 

Special Requirements- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Must have advanced practice prescriptive privileges. Valid Minnesota driver’s license.

CentraCare

CentraCare is committed to the patients and families we serve in the communities we call home throughout Central, West Central and Southwestern Minnesota. We listen then serve, we guide and heal—because health means everything. 

• Has grown to be one of the largest health systems in Minnesota
• Leading provider of rural health in the state
• Recent investment in system-wide employee culture 
• Innovative population health and wellness initiatives
• Collaborative physician and administration leadership model 
• Access to more than 40 medical and surgical specialties 
• Work for an organization that offers nationally recognized care. View our most recent awards by clicking here. https://www.centracare.com/about-us/awards-recognitions/ 

CentraCare has made a commitment to diversity in its workforce. All individuals including, but not limited to, individuals with disabilities, are encouraged to apply. CentraCare is an EEO/AA employer.

CentraCare is committed to the patients and families we serve in the communities we call home throughout Central, West Central and Southwestern Minnesota. We listen then serve, we guide and heal—because health means everything.

• Has grown to be one of the largest health systems in Minnesota
• Leading provider of rural health in the state
• Recent investment in system-wide employee culture
• Innovative population health and wellness initiatives
• Collaborative physician and administration leadership model
• Access to more than 40 medical and surgical specialties
• Work for an organization that offers nationally recognized care. View our most recent awards by clicking here.

• Access to a regional referral center of 489 beds and Level II trauma center
• Highly skilled, specialized support staff and nursing – Magnet designated since 2004
• Offers a full spectrum of inpatient and outpatient services, from primary care to specialty care
• Single hospital community

St. Cloud is a wonderful place to live, work and raise a family. Enjoy easy access to Minneapolis/St. Paul but live in a low stress and relaxing community.

• 60 minutes from Minneapolis
• Mini-metro area in the heart of lake country
• Four season recreation
• Theatre and arts
• Excellent education options
• Family friendly
• Four colleges

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