PNP - Pediatrics - Detroit Lakes, MN

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.

NP:  Master's degree in nursing

PA:  Bachelor’s degree in a health/science-related field

Join a high-volume, collaborative primary care team to provide comprehensive pediatric care, including well-child checkups and immunizations, sports physicals, and adolescent health programs. Join one PNP and ten (10) Family Medicine providers to become a welcome part of this team-based primary care group committed to caring for our area’s growing families. Acquire a balance between providing the full range of general pediatric medicine in a fulfilling work environment while enjoying small-town life in a beautiful lake country.

• 1.0 FTE, full-time status; 34 patient contact hours with hospital pediatric call rotation
• Mon-Fri from 8 am - 5 pm; mainly clinic hours with call rotation and occasional weekend coverage
• Team-based collaborative coverage of outreach clinics based on department demand. Outreach sites include Frazee, Lake Park, Pelican Rapids, and Mahnomen to cover CME, vacations, etc.
• 16-18 Patients per day
• Minimal procedures per day
• Ability to work within a team
• Must be pediatric trained and certified through PNCB or ANCC (PPCNP-BC)

The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant utilizes advanced health assessment, knowledge, and decision-making skills; the NP/PA works independently and collaborates with physicians and other healthcare professionals. NP/PAs provide health care to individuals and families, promoting health and preventing disease. They may care for patients ranging in age from newborn to elderly, as noted in age-related categories and areas of expertise. The position requires high customer service skills to establish and enhance positive relationships with patients, co-workers, and others.

EDUCATION/TRAINING:

• Master’s or Doctorate in Nurse Practitioner or Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Physician Assistant program from an accredited program/institution.
• Pediatric trained and certified through PNCB or ANCC (PPCNP-BC)

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

• Current licensure as a registered nurse in the appropriate state (if NP).
• Current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in appropriate state.
• Current certification in CPR requires PALS Certification.  If these certifications are not current, Essentia will arrange for certification after employment begins.
• National certification in applicable area.
• Successful completion of Essentia Health credentialing process before practice.

For more information, contact:

Kris Reardon | 701.361.6026 | Kristen.Reardon@EssentiaHealth.org

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