Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Thoracic Surgery

Mayo Clinic; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 118,000 - 164,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental coverage

Vision plan

HSA/FSAs

Retirement plan

Job summary

Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join the Division of Thoracic Surgery. You will provide comprehensive coverage for adult surgical patients undergoing complex thoracic procedures, working with a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality care.

The role requires independent preoperative assessments, care coordination, and management across preop and postoperative settings, with opportunities for professional autonomy and

Qualifications

• Must hold current Minnesota RN and APRN license with board certifications (FNP/ANP/ACNP/AGNP/AGACNP/GNP).
• PA candidates must hold NCCPA certification and Minnesota PA license.
• DEA registration and BLS, ACLS are required.

Responsibilities

• Independent preoperative assessments and care coordination.
• Management of surgical patients in preop and postoperative outpatient settings.
• Participation in admission, discharge, daily rounding, and patient education for hospitalized patients.
• High level of autonomy in clinical decision-making.

Skills

Independent clinical assessment

Preoperative planning

Postoperative care coordination

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

Nurse Practitioner (MSN)

PA certification (NCCPA)

Job description

Why Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans – to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic.

City: Rochester

State: MN

Remote: No

Department: Surgery

Benefits Highlights

• Medical: Multiple plan options.
• Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
• Vision: Affordable plan with national network.
• Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
• Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.

Responsibilities

The Division of Thoracic Surgery is seeking a NP or PA to join a collaborative team of advanced practice providers, surgeon consultants, fellows, residents, nurses, and other allied health staff to provide comprehensive hospital and clinic coverage for adult surgical patients undergoing complex thoracic procedures. NPs and PAs are integral members of a talented surgery team, where teamwork, learning, and collaboration are essential to meeting patient needs.

Responsibilities include independent preoperative assessments, coordination of patient care, and management of surgical patients in both preoperative and postoperative outpatient settings. The NP/PA team also participates in all aspects of care for hospitalized patients, including admission, discharge, daily rounding, and patient education.

Duties encompass comprehensive patient assessment, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, diagnosing conditions, and prescribing pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic therapies, with a high level of autonomy expected.

This position includes coverage during weekdays and rotating Saturdays and is eligible for shift differential.

CME

CME

Total Compensation

CME

Compensation

Benefit-eligible employees (50-100% FTE) receive up to 7 trip days (commensurate with time away from practice as approved off the schedule by a supervisor) and an annual allotment of $4,400.

• State License Renewal Fees.
• DEA License Renewal Fees.
• Required professional certification and recertification fees.
• Membership dues for professional organizations.
• Subscriptions to professional journals.
• Registration fees for professional conferences and on-line or self-study courses.
• One Apple iPad, iPad mini, or iPhone per year for patient care purposes.

Relocation

• Relocation is allotted for candidates 70 or more miles away from Rochester, MN.
• Compensation is based off of education and experience. The base salary for this position ranges from $117,520.00 - $163,987.20

Shift Differential

Rochester, MCHS MN

Day Evenings

Weekend (Fri. 11PM -Sun. 11PM) $4.00 (7AM to 3PM) $7.80 (3PM to 11PM)

Benefits (Pension AND 403b)

Benefits Link: https://jobs.mayoclinic.org/benefits

PTO Accrual for Salaried Employees

Years of Service PTO Hours Annually PTO Hours per pay period

Less than 2 224 8.62

2 264 10.15

10 280 10.77

15+ 304 11.69

Qualifications

Nurse Practitioner: Masters-prepared graduate of an accredited school of nursing and Nurse Practitioner program. Current Minnesota RN and APRN license and certification as a

• Family Nurse Practitioner Certification (FNP)
• Adult Nurse Practitioner Certification (ANP)
• Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Certification (ACNP)
• Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Certification (AGNP or AGPCNP)
• Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Certification (AGACNP or ACNPC-AG)
• Gerontological Nurse Practitioner Certification (GNP)

Physician Assistant: Graduate of accredited Physician Assistant program with current PA certification by NCCPA and registration as a PA by the Minnesota State Board of Medical Practice.

Registration with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) is required. BLS, ACLS, is required.

External and Internal candidates for this position are asked to attach 2-3 letters of reference to their online application to be considered for this position.

New graduates please upload 3 letters of reference from preceptors that can attest to your clinical abilities.

Mayo Clinic employees applying for this position are asked to attach 3 most recent performance evaluations to online application to be considered for this position.

Exemption Status

Exempt

Compensation Detail

$119,870.40 - $167,273.60 (based on a 1.0 FTE)

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Schedule

Full Time

Hours/Pay Period

72

Schedule Details

Monday - Friday

Weekend Schedule

This position includes coverage during weekdays and every eighth Saturday (eligible for shift differential).

International Assignment

No

Site Description

Just as our reputation has spread beyond our Minnesota roots, so have our locations. Today, our employees are located at our three major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at our international locations. Each Mayo Clinic location is a special place where our employees thrive in both their work and personal lives. Learn more about what each unique Mayo Clinic campus has to offer, and where your best fit is.

Equal Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. Learn more about the "EOE is the Law" . Mayo Clinic participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.