NP/PA: Nephrology (Casual) - Duluth/Virginia/Grand Rapids

Essentia Health; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) plan with employer contributions

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible scheduling

Generous time off

Wellness resources

Job summary

Essentia Health is looking for skilled healthcare providers to deliver high-quality care to adult patients in Minnesota. This role requires a focus on chronic disease management and collaboration with healthcare teams. Candidates must hold current licensure as a nurse practitioner or physician assistant, along with CPR certification.

The position offers flexibility with scheduling and includes benefits like medical insurance, a 401(k) plan, and wellness resources. Apply online for more details.

Qualifications

• Current licensure required in the state.
• Successful completion of Essentia Health credentialing process prior to practice.

Responsibilities

• Utilize advanced health assessment and decision-making skills.
• Provide healthcare focusing on health promotion and disease prevention.
• Assist physicians with non-encounter work.

Skills

Complex chronic disease management

Education

Current licensure as a registered nurse

Current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner

Current licensure as a physician assistant

Current certification in CPR

National certification in applicable area

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. This position will assist our patients by utilizing a strong team‑based approach to care, with a high integration of APP and MDs for the clinic, and inpatient and dialysis units for all three phases of nephrology care.

Desired Skills

• Experience in complex chronic disease management

Typical Shift

Up to 0.4 FTE per pay period. 5% clinic work, 5% hospital work, 90% dialysis rounding.

Schedule

Variable start and end times due to travel. Candidate could live near Virginia, Minnesota or Grand Rapids, Minnesota; travel is involved.

Estimated Patients Per Day

12 in office, 12‑15 in dialysis. Adult patients only (18+)

Other Responsibilities

• Assist physicians with non‑encounter work

Compensation

Hired candidates may be eligible to receive additional compensation in the form of bonuses, quality incentives or production‑based compensation.

Apply online at www.essentiahealth.org/careers

Qualifications

• 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
• Current licensure as a physician assistant in appropriate state
• Current certification in CPR
• National certification

Benefits

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. We offer a 401(k) plan with employer contributions, tuition reimbursement and educational programs, flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health. Benefit eligibility may vary; for full details refer to your benefit summary or contact our HR Service Center at (218) 576‑0000.

Our Values

Quality | Hospitality | Respect | Joy | Justice | Stewardship | Teamwork

Equal Opportunity

Essentia Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Essentia Health does not discriminate in employment because of age, color, creed, culture, disability (physical or mental), ethnicity, familial status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, language, local Human Rights Commission activity, national origin, military service, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, or public assistance status. Job offers are contingent upon successful completion of post‑offer screenings. Screenings include verification of your legal right to work in the United States, a health screening and immunization review, verification of applicable licensure, certifications, education, and experience, and background checks including criminal, urine drug screen and MVR where required.