Emergency Medicine APP (NP or PA) in Western Region Sites Minnesota

CentraCare – Emergency Department is seeking a qualified Advanced Practice Provider (APP) - Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to staff our Western Region Emergency Departments in Long Prairie, Melrose, and Sauk Centre, MN; with the ability to see and treat all age ranges.  

Responsibilities

As a member of the ED/ER team, you will care for patients in an acute setting utilizing advanced assessment and physical examination skills to provide high-quality patient care services.   

Schedule

• 1.0 FTE
• Varying shifts (12 hrs., 16 hrs.), days/hours, and locations
• This position will have shifts scheduled into the weekend and holiday rotations

Requirements

To be eligible for this position you must meet the following requirements -

• Completion of a formal nurse practitioner or physician assistant program approved by a national accrediting agency
• Certified as a Nurse Practitioner or a Physician Assistant
• Current or pending licensure in the State of Minnesota
• ATLS or CALS, ACLS, BLS Certifications
• This position is open to Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners who are interested in providing care in an Emergency Department setting, licensed and able to treat patients of all ages from pediatrics to geriatrics.  

Experience

Preference given to candidates having relevant provider work experience in one of the following areas -

• Emergency Department
• Urgent Care
• Family Medicine
• Walk-In Clinic

In addition, all applicants must have a current American Heart Association BLS Healthcare Provider card and Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) registration number prior to receiving clinical privileges.  Additional certifications needed are ACLS, ATLS or CALS. 

JOB SUMMARY

The APP provides direct, high-quality patient care services requiring extensive skills and competency. The APP makes independent and collaborative health care decisions. The APP practices within the scope of practice as defined by certification/licensure standards and state and federal regulations.  The Advanced Practice provider follows established protocols and collaborates with physicians, however, does have day-to-day independence in health care decisions.

EEO/AA

CentraCare has made a commitment to diversity in its workforce and all individuals, including, but not limited to, individuals with disabilities, are encouraged to apply.

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.

About CentraCare 
CentraCare Physician Recruitment
CentraCare APP Recruitment

• Consists of an outpatient clinic, 25 bed Critical Access Hospital and Long Term Care
• State of the art facility
  • Medical Campus opened 2017
  • Wellness Center opened 2019 
• CALS Hospital Designation: represents an institutional commitment to quality rural emergency medical care and recognizes the clinicians who have completed the education as well as the administrators who provided the infrastructure for this achievement.
  • CentraCare - Long Prairie met the criteria at the highest possible level with 100% of nurses and provider staff trained in CALS and has secured recommended equipment and demonstrated their commitment to the CALS principles
  • The Minnesota State Trauma Advisory Committee accepts CALS as a training program that can qualify Minnesota hospitals for level III and IV trauma designation.

Long Prairie, MN

• Community of 3,500 people
• Located 55 miles from St. Cloud and 120 miles northwest of the Twin Cities, less than 20 minutes to I-94
• Wide variety of businesses has helped the retailers of the community withstand the difficulties of other rural areas
• Diverse agriculture and manufacturing base around one of the most productive and loyal workforces in the state  
• Major retail center for most of Todd County
• Abundance of recreational and leisure activities
• Excellent school systems

For More Information, Visit These Links
CentraCare – Long Prairie 
CentraCare – Long Prairie New Campus Video 
Community Resources
City of Long Prairie 
Long Prairie Chamber of Commerce 
Long Prairie Visitor’s Guide 
Education Resources
Long Prairie Grey Eagle School District 
St. Mary’s of Mt. Carmel School 

Clinic

• Dedicated primary clinic nurse (CMA, LPN or RN) with support of float nursing
• Co-located workstations for provider/nursing with an additional office
• Opportunity for voice-recognition software (Dragon) or scribe
• Team support including RN nurse lead visits, diabetic education, health care home for complex patient care, legal aide, health care navigator for uninsured/underinsured
• Community health worker and community paramedic for patient engagement and home visits
• Prescription support programs for uninsured/underinsured
• In-room schedulers to promote continuity (follow-up appointments made for patients before they leave the room)
• CentraCare Foundation supported Reach Out & Read Program
• Mental Health support including Integrated Behavioral Health with often same-day video consultation and Psychiatry chart review for medication management
• E-consults for specialty care to allow for PCP management without the wait for a formal consult

Hospital
State-of-the-art Critical Access Hospital built in 2017 with significant provider and community input. Services include:

• Telestroke and STEMI activation with St. Cloud Hospital
• Advanced imaging with 5 days/week MRI availability, 3D Mammography
• Nitrous oxide for obstetrical and ED patients
• Lactation consultants
• Rehabilitation Services including Multidisciplinary Cardiac Rehabilitation and Pulmonary Rehabilitation
• Transitional Care Team including a nursing supervisor, PT, OT, speech therapy and social worker
• Outpatient Services including chemotherapy and IV infusions of fluids and medications

Melrose, MN

STRONG. DIVERSE. CONNECTED.

• Diverse population with a predominantly Latino minority. Steady growth in population and business.
• Surrounded by beautiful lakes, parks and forests with many recreational opportunities.
• Centrally located between St. Cloud and Alexandria with a decidedly small-town feel. No stoplight!
• Easy access to Minneapolis/St. Paul on I-94
• Great early education opportunities – Public, Parochial and Montessori
• Strong secondary schools with great sports teams including Melrose Area High School and St. John’s Prep
• Community Theater (Town and Country Players) and a wide variety of Community Education offerings
• Growing small businesses including Melrose Yoga, Melrose Nutrition, Steam Brew Coffee Shop, JDs TapHouse, Unique Boutique, Martinez Market and don’t miss El Portal – Best Mexican restaurant in Central Minnesota!

For More Information, Visit These Links
CentraCare – Melrose 
Community Resources
City of Melrose 
Melrose Resource Guide 
Melrose Chamber of Commerce 
Lake Wobegon Trail 
Education Resources
Melrose School District 
St. Mary’s School 
Montessori School of Melrose 
St. John’s Prep 

• Outpatient clinic, 25-bed Critical Access Hospital and a Long Term Care Facility
• All facilities are connected and located on the Sauk Lake
• Employs approximately 175 people who serve nearly 10,000 residents
• Many outreach services provided, allowing patients to receive high-quality specialty care close to home

Sauk Centre, MN

• Community of 4,500 people
• Located in the heart of Minnesota along Interstate 94, midway between Minneapolis and Fargo, 30 minutes to Alexandria, and 45 minutes to St. Cloud
• Lively downtown area with small shops, movie theater, restaurants, and annual community celebrations
• Four-season recreation including parks, golf courses, ice rink, walking and snowmobile trails, camping and fishing
• Family-friendly community with excellent schools
• Many beautiful options to make your home. Live in a new or established community neighborhood, on a hobby farm, or one of the many nearby lakes.
• Hometown of the first Nobel Prize winning author, Sinclair Lewis. The town was his inspiration for Main Street, the novel of small-town life. His home is now a museum.

For More Information, Visit These Links
CentraCare – Sauk Centre 
Community Resources
City of Sauk Centre 
Sauk Centre Chamber of Commerce 
Sauk Centre Herald Newspaper 
Lake Wobegon Trail 
Education Resources
Sauk Centre School District 
Holy Family School