Job Description
Job Description:
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.Education Qualifications:
NP: Master's degree in nursing
PA: Bachelor’s degree in a health/science-related field
Licensure/Certification Qualifications:
NP/PA – Cardiology – Hermantown, MN
The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant utilizes advanced health assessment, knowledge, and decision-making skills, while working both independently and in collaboration with physicians and other health care professionals. The NP/PA will provide health care to individuals and families, emphasizing health promotion and disease prevention, caring for patients ranging in age. Position requires high level of customer service skills to establish and enhance positive relationships with patients, co-workers, and others.
This position will assist in expanding patient access and providing exceptional care throughout our dedicated cardiology services.
The advanced care provider role may function within our Cardiac Centers of Excellence programs that cross both the in-patient and out-patient care deliveries to include patient follow ups, consults, and telehealth for our increasing same day access.
Our goal is to work at the top of the scope of practice with guidance and support including opportunity for procedures.
Expect collaboration with opportunity for specialized training, certification, and research.
The specific roles and responsibilities will advance with current initiatives.
Anticipated Schedule - Monday through Friday - no nights/weekends/call.
Travel to other sites as needed.
EDUCATION:
Master’s or Doctorate degree in Nursing or master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies from an accredited program.
NP:
Current licensure as a registered nurse in appropriate state.
Current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner in appropriate state.
Current certification in CPR.
National certification in applicable area.
Successful completion of Essentia Health credentialing process prior to practice
PA:
Current licensure as a physician assistant in appropriate state.
Current certification in CPR.
National certification.
Successful completion of Essentia Health credentialing process prior to practice