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

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Retirement plan

Employee discounts

Job summary

CentraCare Health in Saint Cloud, MN is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider to support the General Surgery team. You will perform comprehensive patient assessments, diagnose conditions, initiate care, and monitor outcomes across the continuum of care, following protocols and working closely with physicians.

The role emphasizes inpatient general surgery with limited OR duties, requiring CPR certification and eligibility for MN NP/PA licensure.

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, diagnose conditions, initiate appropriate care and monitor patient outcomes throughout the continuum of care.
• Follow established protocols, collaborate with physicians, and exercise independent clinical judgment in healthcare decision-making while promoting patient- and family-centered care.
• Role focuses primarily on inpatient general surgery care with limited operating room responsibilities

Skills

Independent clinical judgment

Collaboration with physicians

Education

Nurse Practitioner program

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

• $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

Some of the services provided and conditions treated include the following:

• 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

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.