NP/PA- Card

Essentia Health; Brainerd (MN); On-site; USD 119,000 - 167,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, life and dis­

Disability insurance

401(k) plan with employer contribution

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible scheduling

Generous time off

Job summary

Essentia Health in Brainerd, MN seeks a Cardiology Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) to deliver comprehensive cardiovascular care across ambulatory and acute settings, including heart failure and pre/post-invasive care. This is a 1.0 FTE position with collaboration alongside cardiologists.

The ideal candidate holds NP or PA licensure with CPR and national certification; cardiology experience is preferred. Essentia Health offers competitive benefits, professional development, and flexible

Qualifications

• NP or PA with cardiology, cardiovascular, acute care, or related clinical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ambulatory cardiology: evaluate and manage cardiology patients and follow-up.
• Acute care cardiology: manage hospitalized cardiovascular patients with a multidisciplinary team.
• Heart failure: optimize guideline-directed therapy and post-discharge follow-up.
• Pre- and post-invasive care: coordinate testing and patient education.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Excellent communication

Collaboration skills

Education

RN licensure (state)

Nurse Practitioner license

Physician Assistant license

CPR certification

National certification

Job description

Building Location:

St Josephs Medical Center

Department:

4201010 CARDIOLOGY - BMC

Job Description:

Utilizes advanced health assessment, knowledge, and decision making skills, works independently and in collaboration with physicians and other health care professionals. Provides health care to individuals and families, emphasizing health promotion and disease prevention. They may care for patients ranging in age from newborn to elderly as noted in age-related category and area of expertise.

Education Qualifications:

Essentia Health - Marilyn Covey Heart & Vascular Center in Brainerd, MN is seeking a Cardiology Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) to provide comprehensive cardiovascular care across the continuum, including ambulatory cardiology, acute care cardiology, Heart Failure, and pre- and post-invasive cardiovascular care.

This is a diverse practice opportunity for an APP who values clinical variety, collaborative care, and caring for patients across multiple cardiovascular settings.

Clinical Practice

• Ambulatory Cardiology: Evaluate and manage new and established cardiology patients; manage cardiovascular conditions, risk factors, medications, and diagnostic testing; provide longitudinal follow-up, education, and care coordination.
• Acute Care Cardiology: Evaluate and manage hospitalized patients with acute cardiovascular conditions. Collaborate with cardiologists and the multidisciplinary hospital care team.
• Heart Failure: Evaluate and manage patients with new and established heart failure; optimize guideline-directed medical therapy; monitor treatment response; provide timely post-discharge follow-up and multidisciplinary care coordination.
• Pre- and Post-Invasive Cardiovascular Care: In collaboration with the interventional cardiologists perform pre-procedure assessments and coordinate testing; provide patient education and post-procedure evaluation.

Ideal Candidate

NP or PA with cardiology, cardiovascular, acute care, or related clinical experience preferred. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong clinical judgment, excellent communication and collaboration skills, and an interest in comprehensive cardiovascular care across inpatient and outpatient settings.

Join Essentia Health Brainerd Cardiology Team and help provide comprehensive cardiovascular care to patients throughout the Brainerd Lakes region.

Licensure/CertificationQualifications:

NP:

Current licensure as a registered nurse in appropriate state.
Current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner in appropriate state.
Current certification in CPR.
National certification in applicable area.
Successful completion of Essentia Health credentialing process prior to practice

PA:

Current licensure as a physician assistant in appropriate state.
Current certification in CPR.
National certification.
Successful completion of Essentia Health credentialing process prior to practice

FTE:

1

Possible Remote/Hybrid Option:

Shift Rotation:

Day Rotation (United States of America)

Shift Start Time:

Shift End Time:

Weekends:

Holidays:

No

Call Obligation:

No

Union:

Union Posting Deadline:

Compensation Range:

$119,433.60 - $167,211.20

Employee Benefits at Essentia Health:At Essentia Health, we’re committed to supporting your well-being, growth, and work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs. We offer a 401(k) plan with employer contributions to help you plan for the future, and we invest in your professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs. To help you thrive both at work and at home, we provide flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health. Please note that benefit eligibility may vary. For full details, refer to your benefit summary or contact our HR Service Center at [phone].