NPPA - Elder Care - Park Rapids MN
NPPA - Elder Care - Park Rapids MN
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Geriatrics/Eldercare
Park Rapids/Detroit Lakes MN
We are seeking a practitioner (adultgeriatrics trained/certified preferred) to join our Eldercare team in providing exceptional healthcare to our adult patient population; the position will work in our Park Rapids and Detroit Lakes locations. Our collegial Eldercare group is innovative qualityfocused and driven to provide exceptional care for both the patient and their families. Our current team includes 4 advanced practice clinicians. Step into a busy and growing practice that allows you to be an engaged and appreciated member of an outstanding teambased model of care.
- 1.0 FTE fulltime status
- Clinical hours are MonFri typically between 8a5p
- Provide services to seniors in the transitional care units nursing home/LTC facilities and assisted living campuses in Detroit Lakes and surrounding communities
- 810 patients per day in nursing home/assisted living settings
- May be asked to see geriatric patients in the clinic setting
- Call rotation is 1:5 weekday nights and weekend /holiday call; must be able to respond via telephone within 30 minutes.
- Must be able to conduct advance care planning with elders & families and provide education to NH staff.
- Must have the ability to work independently offsite without direct supervision of MD and work well with facility leadership and Medical Director on processes and quality improvement.
- Prior experience in family medicine internal medicine or geriatrics is preferred.
The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant utilizes advanced health assessment knowledge and decisionmaking 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. The primary population served is 60. Position requires high level of customer service skills to establish and enhance positive relationships with patients coworkers and others.
EDUCATION/TRAINING:
- Masters or Doctorate degree in Nurse Practitioner or Bachelors/Masters degree in Physician Assistant program from an accredited program/institution.
- AdultGeriatrics trained/certified or willingness to obtain is preferred
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
- Current licensure as a registered nurse in appropriate states (if NP).
- Current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in appropriate states.
- Current certification in CPR
- National certification in applicable area.
- Successful completion of Essentia Health credentialing process prior to practice.
Hired candidates may be eligible to receive additional compensation in the form of bonuses quality incentives or productionbased compensation
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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
Employment Type
Full-Time
