Family Nurse Practitioner

Newport Academy; Brooklyn Park (MN); On-site; USD 73,012 - 99,187; Full time

Job summary

Newport Academy in Minnesota is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Certified Physician Assistant to provide medical consultations and direct services to psychiatrically hospitalized youth and young adults. You will assess physical symptoms, implement pharmacological interventions, and collaborate with the inpatient team.

The role requires admission H&P within 24 hours, on-call availability, education for staff and families, and coordination with physicians and RNs.

Qualifications

• Minnesota NP licensure and family medicine board certification or MN Board of Medical Practice licensure and NCCPA PA certification.
• Experience with pediatric and adult populations.
• Experience with psychiatric illness in adults and youth preferred.
• Strong teamwork, time management, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct admission history and physical examinations within 24 hours of admission.
• Provide medical consultations and pharmacological interventions.
• Collaborate with physicians and RNs to review cases and advise on care for medically complex patients.
• Educate staff and patients/families on care plans.

Skills

NP licensure

PA certification

Medical knowledge

Education

Minnesota NP licensure

Family Medicine board certification

PA certification by NCCPA

Tools

Microsoft Office (Outlook/Word)

Job description

What You’ll Do

In collaboration with the Psychiatrist & Inpatient Team, the PCC provides direction for the management of patients with medical conditions. Responsible for providing medical consultations and providing comprehensive, direct services to patients and their families including assessment of physical symptoms and pharmacological interventions.

• Responsible for conducting admission history and physical examinations for psychiatrically hospitalized youth and young adults within 24 hours of admission
• Makes appropriate medical referrals outside the organization when indicated
• Collaborates with physicians and RNs to review cases, provide treatment, and offer input regarding capability of providing care to patients with medically complex presentations
• Oriented and educated in gender, cultural differences, and age appropriate care for the assigned population
• Provides education to staff and patients/families
• Work shifts to support inpatient hospital which can occur 7 days a week including holidays. Physical presence in the hospital generally 9:00 am-4:00 pm and ready availability by phone should one need to be off the hospital campus. Availability until 8:00PM to provide consultation by phone to hospital staff when identified as the on-call designee.

What Makes You a Great Fit

• Position requires medical knowledge possessed by individuals trained as a nurse practitioner or a certified physician assistant.
• Current Minnesota NP licensure and board certification (family medicine) or registration by the MN Board of Medical Practice and PA certification by the NCCPA are required.
• Experience working with both pediatric and adult populations.
• Experience with psychiatric illness in adults and youth preferred.
• Must have ability to work effectively as a part of a treatment team.
• Computer experience using Microsoft Office Products including Outlook and Word required.
• Must have strong skills in clinical case management, time management, and written and verbal communication.
• Ability to treat all age populations consistent with licensure or have the capacity to develop these skills.
• Must have ability to manage a variety of clinical obligations in timely manner.

Compensation

Compensation for this role ranges from $53-$72 per hour, depending on education and experience.

We are committed to providing competitive and equitable compensation. An individual’s pay rate within the posted range is determined by several factors, including skills, experience, education, and market conditions. Additionally, we consider internal equity to ensure fairness within our organization.

Additional Details

Great opportunity for a Family Nurse Practitioner seeking a per diem position (day shift, minimum of 4 shifts per month required).