Graduate of an accredited nursing program and formal Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program
Current Minnesota Nurse Practitioner licensure
CPR Certification
2 years of NP/PA experience in primary or urgent care setting preferred
Ability to handle high-stress, fast-paced environments
Responsibilities
Provide general patient care under physician supervision
Order and interpret diagnostic tests to assess patient needs
Consult with physicians on unusual cases and make referrals
Develop policies and procedures for the clinic
Perform preventative health counseling and instruct patients
Conduct patient follow-ups and assist with procedures
Recognize and respond to medical emergencies
Benefits
Comprehensive and market competitive benefits
Support for employee and family needs
Opportunities for professional development
Collaborative work environment
Focus on employee well-being
Full Job Description
Description
Purpose of Job
This position is responsible for providing primary health care and treatment of patients under the supervision of or in consultation with a physician.
Job Functions
Provides general patient care under the direction of or in consultation with a physician utilizing the process of observation, assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation.
Orders, interprets and evaluates diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient clinical problems and health care needs.
Consults with physician regarding unusual or abnormal cases and makes appropriate referrals for evaluation or treatment.
Provides input in the development of policies, programs, procedures or protocols for the clinic.
Performs preventative health counseling and instructs patients in treatment plans.
Performs patient follow-up.
Assists physicians with procedures.
Recognizes and responds appropriately to medical emergencies including telephone triage.
Serves as a patient advocate and resource to clinical staff.
Assists in planning, evaluation, coordination and revision of patient care services.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Education/Work Experience
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing and formal Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.
CPR Certification
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Ability to effectively handle high-stress fast paced environment
Ability to meet and maintain the necessary background checks as aligned with position functions
Ability to communicate in the English language for effective written and verbal correspondence in order to complete job functions as mentioned above
Ability to multi-task
Ability to respond appropriately to unpredictable situations and diverse patient populations
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to communicate in the English language for effective written and verbal correspondence in order to complete job functions as mentioned above
License/Certifications
Current Minnesota Nurse Practitioner licensure and CPR Certification
Preferred Qualifications
2 years previous NP/PA experience in a primary care or urgent care setting
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Compensation
Many factors are taken into consideration when determining compensation such as: the requirements of the position, experience, education, knowledge, and skills along with location and internal equity. Pay listed does not include any shift, weekend, or other differentials.
Benefits
Ridgeview strives to provide comprehensive and market competitive benefits to meet the needs of our employees and their families. Click here to view the benefits available.
