Job Description
CentraCare - Emergency Department is seeking a qualified Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to staff our Western Region Emergency Departments in Long Prairie, Melrose, and Sauk Centre, 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 agencyCertified as a Nurse Practitioner or a Physician AssistantCurrent or pending licensure in the State of MinnesotaATLS or CALS, ACLS, BLS CertificationsThis 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 DepartmentUrgent CareFamily MedicineWalk-In ClinicIn 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
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 MinnesotaLeading provider of rural health in the stateRecent investment in system-wide employee cultureInnovative population health and wellness initiativesCollaborative physician and administration leadership modelAccess to more than 40 medical and surgical specialtiesWork for an organization that offers nationally recognized care. View our most recent awards by clicking here.
CentraCare - Long Prairie
Consists of an outpatient clinic, 25 bed Critical Access Hospital and Long Term CareState of the art facilityMedical Campus opened 2017
Wellness Center opened 2019CALS 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 peopleLocated 55 miles from St. Cloud and 120 miles northwest of the Twin Cities, less than 20 minutes to I-94Wide variety of businesses has helped the retailers of the community withstand the difficulties of other rural areasDiverse agriculture and manufacturing base around one of the most productive and loyal workforces in the stateMajor retail center for most of Todd CountyAbundance of recreational and leisure activitiesExcellent school systemsFor More Information, Visit These Links
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CentraCare - Melrose
Clinic
Dedicated primary clinic nurse (CMA, LPN or RN) with support of float nursingCo-located workstations for provider / nursing with an additional officeOpportunity for voice-recognition software (Dragon) or scribeTeam support including RN nurse lead visits, diabetic education, health care home for complex patient care, legal aide, health care navigator for uninsured / underinsuredCommunity health worker and community paramedic for patient engagement and home visitsPrescription support programs for uninsured / underinsuredIn-room schedulers to promote continuity (follow-up appointments made for patients before they leave the room)CentraCare Foundation supported Reach Out & Read ProgramMental Health support including Integrated Behavioral Health with often same-day video consultation and Psychiatry chart review for medication managementE-consults for specialty care to allow for PCP management without the wait for a formal consultHospital
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 HospitalAdvanced imaging with 5 days / week MRI availability, 3D MammographyNitrous oxide for obstetrical and ED patientsLactation consultantsRehabilitation Services including Multidisciplinary Cardiac Rehabilitation and Pulmonary RehabilitationTransitional Care Team including a nursing supervisor, PT, OT, speech therapy and social workerOutpatient Services including chemotherapy and IV infusions of fluids and medicationsMelrose, 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-94Great early education opportunities - Public, Parochial and MontessoriStrong secondary schools with great sports teams including Melrose Area High School and St. John's PrepCommunity Theater (Town and Country Players) and a wide variety of Community Education offeringsGrowing 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
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CentraCare - Sauk Centre
CentraCare - Sauk Centre
Outpatient clinic, 25-bed Critical Access Hospital and a Long Term Care FacilityAll facilities are connected and located on the Sauk LakeEmploys approximately 175 people who serve nearly 10,000 residentsMany outreach services provided, allowing patients to receive high-quality specialty care close to homeSauk Centre, MN
Community of 4,500 peopleLocated in the heart of Minnesota along Interstate 94, midway between Minneapolis and Fargo, 30 minutes to Alexandria, and 45 minutes to St. CloudLively downtown area with small shops, movie theater, restaurants, and annual community celebrationsFour-season recreation including parks, golf courses, ice rink, walking and snowmobile trails, camping and fishingFamily-friendly community with excellent schoolsMany 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
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Education Resources
Sauk Centre School District
Holy Family School
