Nurse Practitioner

$5,000 Sign-on Bonus!

Grafton Integrated Health Network is seeking a compassionate and collaborative Nurse Practitioner to join our team at our Cold Spring, Minnesota PRT. Enjoy a small patient caseload of approximately 18 clients, a flexible hybrid work schedule, and the opportunity to work in tandem with an experienced psychiatrist to provide person-centered care for children with complex behavioral health, developmental, and intellectual disabilities.

As a Nurse Practitioner, you will provide comprehensive, person-centered medical care to individuals with behavioral health, intellectual, and developmental disabilities. If you are passionate about compassionate, mission-driven care and helping individuals achieve greater independence, we encourage you to apply.

Provides general medical care and treatment to Grafton's client population (children and adolescents) under supervising authority of a physician. Assesses the physical/emotional needs of individuals with developmental disabilities and psychiatric conditions. Prescribes or recommends drugs or other forms of treatment. Supports provision of a therapeutic milieu by working in collaboration with academic and residential administrators. Provides direct services as defined in the scope of practice that pertains to his/her license. Spends 80% of work hours providing direct billable services, such as physical examinations, same-day sick client visits, etc. Reports to Executive Director administratively. Practices under supervising physician.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Conducts admission file reviews for the organization
• Provides admission and/or annual physicals
• Provides same-day visits for sick clients
• Identifies need for, initiates, and coordinates referrals for specialty consultations; Coordinates follow-up with external medical specialists
• Medication Evaluation and Review - Assess clients to determine if pharmacotherapy is warranted. Prescribe appropriate medication for client condition, conduct periodic medication review to monitor medication effectiveness and possible side effects, adjust medication regime according to client needs
• Orders and interprets appropriate laboratory studies, x-rays, electrocardiograms, and other special examinations/testing to identify and assess client's clinical problems and health care needs
• Discuss clients with supervising physician, as scheduled
• Attend multi-disciplinary team meetings as needed to consult with the treatment team about the course of treatment. Participates with regional team in providing leadership on treatment issues
• Documents client files, records physical findings, and formulates plan of care based on client's condition
• Signs verbal orders within 24 hours of giving the order; communicates any concerns about the procedure with the assigned treatment team
• Counsels and advises clients and families about physical, developmental, and psychosocial aspects of health through individual and group contacts to promote optimal health
• Contributes to the health education of individuals and groups and applies methods designed to increase each person's motivation to assume responsibility for his/her own healthcare.
• Model a positive/professional leadership attitude when dealing with others in a day-to-day work situation
• Participates as an active member of the Medical Committee
• Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Requires a Master's degree in nursing.
• Minimum two years experience in the field.
• Must hold a valid Minnesota nursing license as issued by the Boards of Nursing and Medicine.
• Must posses Advanced Practice Nursing (APRN) license to practice autonomously.
• Must hold a Professional Certification in both Pediatric and Psychiatric by examination consistent with the area of specialty (consideration may be given to individuals who hold a certification in one specialty with the ability to obtain the second upon hire).
• Employee must possess a valid driver's license.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:

Caring for You, So You can Care for Others:

• Medical, dental and vision
• Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
• Generous Paid Time Off plan & attendance incentives
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Short-term disability (STD)
• Long-term disability (LTD)

Stronger Together: Supporting Your Growth & Success:

• Paid Career Development - we pay you while becoming certified in CPR, Ukeru, Mandt and other career training!
• 401(k), including an employer match up to $2,500 annually
• Education Assistance up to $5,250 annually
• As Grafton is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, you may be eligible for federal student loan forgiveness

If you have issues applying or have any questions about this position, please reach out to us at [email protected]

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