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

essentiahealth; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible scheduling

Paid time off

Job summary

Essentia Health in Duluth is seeking a Palliative Care Advanced Practice Provider (APN) to deliver patient-centered care as part of a dedicated team. You will collaborate with MDs, NPs, social workers, and a chaplain to improve quality of life for patients with serious illness.

The role emphasizes symptom management, independence, and compassionate care, with a 0.4 FTE schedule and rotating day/evening shifts in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in palliative medicine strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 1-year post-degree APRN experience.
• Ability to work independently and provide excellent customer service.

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient palliative care as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Collaborate with physicians and other health care professionals.
• Possibility of outpatient palliative care duties in the future.

Skills

Palliative medicine

Independent practice

Customer service

Team collaboration

Education

RN licensure

NP licensure

CPR certification

National certification

Credentialing process

Job description

Building Location:

Building A - Duluth Clinic - 1st Street

Department:

2901240 PALLIATIVE CARE - EH DC

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:

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 enhancerelationships with patients, co-workers, and others. Currently, dutiesinclude 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 PatientsSeen Per Day:5 - 7Patients 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.

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

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.

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

FTE:

0.4

Possible Remote/Hybrid Option:

Shift Rotation:

Day/Eve Rotation (United States of America)

Shift Start Time:

Shift End Time:

Weekends:

No

Holidays:

Call Obligation:

No

Union:

Union Posting Deadline:

Compensation Range:

$49,670.40 - $69,538.56

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 your HR Service Center at [phone].