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:
Department Overview:
Essentia Health Gastroenterology team is comprised of 2 physicians and 2 experienced APPs. We offer appointments Monday through Friday, clinic hours are 8am – 4:30pm. Schedules vary at times to accommodate the clinician and patients’ availability. Our clinic is located at Essentia Health St. Joseph’s Medical Center Brainerd clinic, BMC. Patients present from surrounding communities to receive gastroenterology care.
PRACTICE SPECIFICS:
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 offers:
50% Clinic Work and 50% Hospital Work
Opportunity for high level of autonomy and work to your full scope of practice
Engaged Team Environment
Supportive and Collaborative Team Model
Strong teaching/mentorship for new providers
Anticipated Schedule:
Monday – Thursday 7:30 am – 4:00 pm
There is no call with this position.
Licensure/Certification Qualifications:
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