Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Emergency Medicine - Full-time / Part-time

Department: Emergency Medicine

A Life-Changing Career

Responsibilities: The Emergency Department Physician Assistant and Nurse Practitioner provides high quality, competent medical care that is professional, timely, effective, safe, efficient, and patient-centered to the customers of the regional sites' Emergency Departments. The Emergency Medicine PA NP will be able to exercise autonomy in medical decision making and provides a broad range of diagnostic and therapeutic services within the limits of their training and experience, and their scope of practice. Obtains a complete and thorough medical history, performs physical examinations, orders and interprets appropriate diagnostic tests, formulates impressions and orders appropriate treatment plans for Emergency Department patients. Performs simple and complex medical procedures and lifesaving interventions. Prescribes pharmacological agents and non-pharmacological treatments and therapies. Promotes wellness and prevention. Performs teaching and counseling for patients and families. Consults with supervising physician, specialists, Mayo Clinic Health System ED Physicians, and other members of the interdisciplinary health care team as appropriate. Actively participates in the coordination of a patient-centered plan of care. Applies principles of continuous improvement to all aspects of job performance. Through a collegial and cooperative team approach, the physician assistant functions as an interdisciplinary team member in the delivery of high quality and cost effective care.

Qualifications: Physician Assistant Graduate of accredited Physician Assistant degree program. Current Minnesota Physician Assistant License Current NCCPA certification Current DEA License with unrestricted prescriptive authority Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant Basic Studies Course certified preferred.

Nurse Practitioner Graduate of accredited Nurse Practitioner degree program. Current Minnesota RN and APRN license. Current National certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner Current DEA License with unrestricted prescriptive authority

Additional Qualifications: 2 years of Emergency Department experience or equivalent preferred. Experience in Urgent Care, General Medicine or Family Practice preferred. Certification in Emergency Medicine, preferred Eligible for privileges at Mayo Clinic Current BLS. Current ACLS. Current CALS, (or within 1 year of hire). Current ATLS auditor course, (or within 1 year of hire). Current PALS, (or within 1 year of hire). Advanced Airway Management Course (or within one year of hire) Procedural Sedation/Rapid Sequence Intubation, (or within one year of hire) NRP preferred. TNCC preferred. ACLS-EP preferred. Combat Casualty Care Course, (C-4), preferred.

Skills Needed: Ability to demonstrate clinical competence and maintain current knowledge in caring for newborn through geriatric patients in the emergency department setting. Ability to operate the full range of medical equipment needed in Emergency Medicine. Needs to possess a high level of intelligence, integrity, sense of responsibility and the ability to comprehend and analyze details. Must have the ability to work with frequent interruptions, under stress, with minimal supervision, and to exercise initiative and judgment in analyzing, organizing, planning, prioritizing, scheduling and coordinating work with others. Pleasant disposition; ability to get along well with other people, as demonstrated by the ability to interface positively with all customers and employees. Ability to lead team members in the treatment of critically ill and/or injured patients. Ability to be assertive. Basic computer knowledge. Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing. Ability and willingness to learn new skills and methods. Ability to perform lifesaving procedures on ill and/or injured patients, including but not limited to: RSI, cricothyrotomy, chest tube insertion, central line insertion, venous cut-down, intra-osseous needle insertion, transtracheal needle ventilation, transcutaneous and/or transvenous pacing, difficult airway intubation, and surgical airway. Excellent listening ability. Empathy and compassion. Focus on Customer Service.

Benefit Eligible: Yes

Exemption Status: Exempt

Compensation Detail: Education, experience and tenure may be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended. The minimum salary every 2 weeks is approx $4,052.80, based on a full-time position.

Hours/Pay Period: Full time - 1.0 FTE

Schedule Details: 12 hour shifts

Weekend Schedule: Rotating weekends

Recruiter: Aaron Hooks

Why Mayo Clinic? Mayo Clinic provides the highest quality patient care by placing the needs of the patient first. You'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism and mutual respect --- and most importantly, a life-changing career. We invite you to join our diverse team as we provide health, hope and healing to people from all walks of life.

Mayo Clinic is an equal opportunity educator and employer (including veterans and persons with disabilities).

Job Posting Category: Advanced Practitioner/Provider

Job Posting Number: 62279BR