Full Job Description
Hennepin Healthcare is seeking a full-time Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join our Trauma/General Surgery teams. This position will require flexibility on a day-to-day basis on filling in the needs of the Surgical and Trauma teams in the hospital and the clinic setting. There will be limited procedures and no OR time. In this role, you will:
- Help manage all aspects of trauma and post-operative patient care from admission to discharge for your assigned trauma team, as well as general inpatient care for teams that are busy
- Have a strong emphasis on post call duties - tertiary exams, discharges, coordinating care
- Interface with all levels and disciplines of the healthcare team to increase the quality of patient care, patient education and streamline the discharge process
- Support our staff surgeons in the Surgery Clinic (one half day per week)
- Actively participate in quality improvement
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Qualifications
- Masters degree in Nursing or Physician Assistant studies from an accredited program
- Current, or eligibility for, MN license to practice as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) or Physician Assistant
- BLS/ACLS certification
- ATLS certification or obtained within two years - we will provide (audit or complete course)
Preferred Qualifications
- Family Nurse Practitioner license is preferred for Nurse Practitioner applicants
SALARY
Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant pay is based on year of licensure and specialty area. The grid below represents current pay rates for this position:
Year of Licensure Hourly Rate Annual Salary
2024 - Present $67.01 $139,[redacted]
2019 - 2023 $68.45 $142,[redacted]
2016 - 2021 $72.05 $149,[redacted]
2013 - 2016 $73.49 $152,[redacted]
2010 - 2013 $75.65 $157,[redacted]
2009 & Earlier $77.81 $161,845
Hennepin Healthcare is one of the few organizations in the Twin Cities with an Advanced Practice Professional Center dedicated to the growth and support of APPs. The APP Center leadership members work together to promote and advocate for the 300 APPs at the organization. In addition to offering professional development, free ME opportunities, and ongoing communication to all APPs, the APP Center includes a lounge exclusive to APPs with a work room, conference room and snack/beverage area.
Hennepin Healthcare (a subsidiary corporation of Hennepin County) is a public, integrated system of care that includes HCMC, a nationally recognized Level I Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center. The comprehensive healthcare system includes a 390-bed academic medical center, a large outpatient Clinic & Specialty Center, and a network of primary and specialty care clinics throughout Hennepin County. We partner with our community, our patients, and their families to ensure access to outstanding care for everyone while improving health and wellness through teaching, patient and community education, and research.