Hennepin Healthcare has an opportunity for a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in our Inpatient Psychiatry Unit.
This is a full-time (1.0 FTE) position working Monday-Friday days.
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:- Provide direct Psychiatric care to assigned patients on the Inpatient Unit
- Work collaboratively and in consultation with the medical staff as indicated by the patient's health status and medical condition
- Assess patients and prescribe appropriate medications according to prescribing authority protocol
- Order, conduct, and interpret tests
Minimum Qualifications:- Masters degree in Mental Health Nursing or Physician Assistant studies from an accredited institution
- Current Minnesota license to practice as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) or Physician Assistant (or eligibility)
- If APRN, certification in Psychiatry (PMHNP) by an agency authorized to certify professional nurses in advanced practice
- Completion of mandatory psychopharmacological coursework
Preferred Qualification:- Previous experience working in Mental Health
SALARYNurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant pay is based on
years since licensure and specialty area. The grid below represents current pay rates (rates adjusted annually in April) for this position:
Years Since LicensureHourly RateAnnual Salary0-2 Years$68.25$141,9603-4 Years$69.72$145,0185-6 Years$73.39$152,6517-9 Years$74.86$155,70910-14 Years$77.07$160,28515 Years$79.26$164,861
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 380-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.
