General Surgery – Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant – St. Cloud, MN

CentraCare Rice Memorial Hospital; Saint Cloud (MN); On-site; USD 122,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Quality incentives

Production-based pay

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Retirement plan

Employee discounts

Time off

Job summary

CentraCare Rice Memorial Hospital in Saint Cloud, MN seeks an Advanced Practice Provider to join the General Surgery team. You will provide comprehensive patient assessments, diagnose conditions, initiate care, and monitor outcomes with independent clinical judgment.

The role focuses on inpatient general surgery with limited operating room duties, offering 10-hour shifts (4 per week) and a schedule with every 3rd weekend built in.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.
• Eligibility for Minnesota licensure as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.
• CPR certification is required.
• Must be able to treat all ages.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive patient assessments and diagnoses.
• Initiate appropriate care and monitor outcomes throughout the continuum of care.
• Collaborate with physicians and exercise independent clinical judgment with patient- and family-centered care.
• Inpatient general surgery focus with limited operating room responsibilities.

Skills

CPR certification

Inpatient care experience

Ability to treat all ages

Education

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program

Job description

Established practice with 15 surgeons and 12 advanced practice providers. Extensive mentoring program.

Summary

As an Advanced Practice Provider with the General Surgery team, you will provide comprehensive patient assessments, diagnose conditions, initiate appropriate care and treatment, and monitor patient outcomes throughout the continuum of care. You will follow established protocols, collaborate with physicians, and exercise independent clinical judgment in healthcare decision-making while promoting patient- and family-centered care. This role primarily focuses on inpatient general surgery care, with limited operating room responsibilities.

Schedule

• 10-hour shifts (4 per week)
• Every 3rd weekend will be built into the schedule

Pay and Benefits

• Salary range: $ 122,481.01-$158,409.06 per year
• Pay may be determined by factors such as education, experience, skills, knowledge, location, and internal equity

Salary and salary range are based on a 1.0 FTE, reduced FTE will result in a prorated offer rate

• May be eligible for additional pay through bonuses, quality incentives, or production-based compensation.
• Benefits: Medical, dental, time off, retirement, employee discounts and more!

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program
• Eligibility for Minnesota licensure as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
• CPR certification is required
• Must be able to treat all ages

Preferred

• Surgical experience preferred
• Previous experience as an Advanced Practice Provider is preferred but not required

Department Information

• Colon and rectal cancer
• Laparoscopic removal of the gallbladder
• Thyroid and parathyroid disease
• Breast diseases
• Biopsy of breast lesions
• Sentinel node excision
• Lumpectomy/Mastectomy
• All types of hernias
• Manage trauma patients
• Stomach and small bowel surgery
• Cancer of the pancreas
• Thoracic surgery
• Pediatric hernias
• Endoscopy, sigmoidoscopy, colonoscopy
• Hemorrhoid, anal fistula, anal fissure surgery
• Melanoma surgery
• Excision of skin cancers, moles, cysts, fatty tumors, skin tags
• Removal of foreign bodies (example: splinters)

Our Location

CentraCare, a leading not-for-profit health system and one of the largest providers of rural care, serves patients across Central, West Central, and Southwestern Minnesota. It delivers nationally recognized care through 40+ medical and surgical specialties, innovative population health programs, and a collaborative physician-administration leadership model. St. Cloud Hospital, a 489-bed regional referral center and Level II trauma center, delivers comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services with Magnet-designated nursing and expert support staff. Just 60 minutes from Minneapolis-St. Paul, the St. Cloud region is a family-friendly mini-metro featuring excellent schools and four colleges, vibrant arts and theatre, abundant lakes and outdoor recreation, and year-round activities for all seasons.

About CentraCare

https://www.centracare.com/about-us/

St. Cloud, Minnesota

https://jobs.centracare.com/us/en/st.-cloud

EEO Statement

CentraCare has made a commitment to diversity in its workforce. All individuals including, but not limited to, individuals with disabilities, are encouraged to apply. CentraCare is an EEO/AA employer.