NP/PA - Palliative Care, Duluth, MN (0.4 FTE)

Essentia Health; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible scheduling

Generous time off

Wellness resources

Job summary

Essentia Health in Duluth, MN seeks a Palliative Care APRN to join an interdisciplinary team. You will focus on reducing symptoms and improving quality of life while collaborating with physicians and other health care professionals across care settings.

Responsibilities include inpatient palliative care with potential expansion to outpatient work. The role emphasizes patient- and family-centered care, with a shift schedule that supports a 0.4 FTE commitment and strong customer service skills.

Qualifications

• Licensed APRN with active RN license in the appropriate state.
• Current CPR certification and credentialing with Essentia Health prior to practice.
• Experience in palliative medicine strongly preferred.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide palliative care in collaboration with physicians and health care professionals.
• Care for patients from newborn to elderly as appropriate for the practice.
• Inpatient palliative care with potential outpatient responsibilities in the future.
• Engage with patients and families to align treatments with goals and comfort.

Skills

APRN

Palliative Medicine

Independent Working

Team Collaboration

Patient Advocacy

Education

Master's degree in Nursing (APRN)

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.

Palliative Care - 0.4 FTE

The Palliative Care APP collaborates with an interdisciplinary team to care for patients with serious illness. The focus of this care is reducing the symptoms of stress of the illness with a goal of improving quality of life for the patient and their caregivers. This patient-centered approach supports the physical, mental, emotional, and existential effects of suffering with a serious illness and helps to ensure that recommended treatments align with the patient’s goals.

Practice specifics

Current team consists of 4 MDs, 4 Nurse Practitioners and a dedicated palliative care Social Worker and Chaplain. Position requires high level of customer service skills to establish and enhance relationships with patients, co-workers, and others. Currently, duties include inpatient palliative care with possibility of outpatient work in the future.

Schedule

Shifts: Rotating Shifts: Days. Primarily Monday – Friday with possibility of weekend coverage in the future. Estimated Patients Seen Per Day: 5 - 7 Patients in a consultant role

Experience

Experience in Palliative Medicine strongly preferred. Minimum of 1-year post-degree clinical APRN experience Must have ability to work independently.

NP Licensure & Certification

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 Building A - Duluth Clinic - 1st Street

Employee 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 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].

Equal Opportunity Statement

Essentia Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, sexual identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran Status.

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Job Offer Conditions

Job offers are contingent upon successful completion of post-offer screenings. Screenings includes 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.

Company Culture & Values

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