Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner (1.0 FTE) - Level 1 ED Triage in Minneapolis (Nights) - 163k+

We have opportunities available for a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner in our Emergency Medicine Department. Positions will be full-time (1.0 FTE) working nights at triage at the Emergency Department on the Hennepin Healthcare campus.  Clinical coverage will be nights 11 pm – 7 am in triage 7 days a week (scheduled days TBD).

The below grid represents current base pay in addition to a 25% stipend* based on working a 1.0 FTE. Pay is based on years since licensure as an APP. 

*Stipend is specifically for working permanent night shifts in the ED.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Working at triage as a provider doing medical screening exams (MSE) on patients and seeing and treating patients with less critical complaints who can be discharged from triage. Provider will also do MSE on patients and start workups on patients waiting for the team centers in the ED.
• Perform physical examination and record history
• Write & route orders to appropriate laboratory and radiological studies
• Perform therapeutic and diagnostic procedures as directed by the physician including but not limited to:
• Wound care dressing
• Venipuncture
• Starting intravenous lines
• Bladder catheterization
• Suturing lacerations
• Pelvic examinations and testing
• Incision and drainage of abscesses
• Immobilizing fractures and other musculoskeletal problems through the use of splinting and casting

We also offer an Advanced Practice Professional Center dedicated to the professional development and support of APPs, advocating for the 300+ APPs in our organization. APP Center offerings include: 

• Free Medical Education opportunities
• Ongoing communication to all APPs
• Lounge area with snacks and beverages where you can relax and recharge
• Well-equipped work room to enhance your productivity
• Conference room for collaboration

QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree from an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program
• Current (or eligibility for) license to practice as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) or Physician Assistant issued by the State of Minnesota
• Family NP (FNP) certification required for NP candidates
• 3 years of work in an emergency department as an advanced practice provider

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience working in Emergency Medicine of 5 years (at least 3 years as an Advanced Practice Provider)
• Knowledge of electronic medical documentation system/software

Hennepin Healthcare (a subsidiary corporation of Hennepin County) is a public, integrated system of care that includes HCMC, a nationally recognized Level I Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center. The comprehensive healthcare system includes a 473-bed academic medical center, a large outpatient Clinic & Specialty Center, and a network of primary and specialty care clinics throughout Hennepin County. We partner with our community, our patients, and their families to ensure access to outstanding care for everyone while improving health and wellness through teaching, patient and community education, and research.

We believe equity is essential for optimal health outcomes and are committed to achieve optimal health for all by actively eliminating barriers due to racism, poverty, gender identity, and other determinants of health. We are deeply committed to the goals of health equity and antiracism by teaching and working in an environment characterized by celebrating diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Applicants from diverse backgrounds or historically under-resourced communities are especially encouraged to apply.

As a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, Hennepin Healthcare is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.

Hennepin Healthcare received the 2021 Gage Award for Quality Improvement for work to reduce readmission rates for those experiencing homelessness.

Hennepin County Medical Center has been named one of the nation's best hospitals for over a decade by U.S. News and World Report.

Minneapolis and Saint Paul make up the Twin Cities with a major metropolitan population of over three million. Minneapolis is the City of Parks and Lakes boasting top placement nationally as a bike-friendly city. Built around the Mississippi River, the Twin Cities have become an educational, cultural, recreational and business destination.  

Located in downtown Minneapolis, Hennepin County Medical Center enjoys many nearby amenities for major sports franchises and the largest grouping of theater seating per capita outside New York City. HCMC is easily accessible from major highways in all directions as well as easy light rail access to the Airport and Mall of America.

Medscape recently named Minneapolis as a best place to practice medicine due to factors such as teamwork with Nurse Practitioners & Physician Assistants, great cost of living, healthy patient population and abundant recreation opportunities. Part of the 14th largest metropolitan city in the United States, Minneapolis offers an exceptional quality of life to all its residents. This beautiful Upper Midwest region, considered a city by nature, is an outdoor enthusiast’s dream.

• Enjoy a metropolitan area with natural landscapes every six blocks
• An extremely active community of artists, musicians, foodies, dancers, runners, and bikers
• A place to put away your phone and enjoy family-friendly events year-round
• Ranked as the #3 fittest city in the U.S., Minneapolis offers resources that support healthy living