Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant Primary Care

Ridgeview Medical Center; Spring Park (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Ridgeview Medical Center in Minnesota is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide comprehensive patient care in a fast-paced setting. The role involves examining patients, diagnosing conditions, and developing treatment plans in collaboration with supervising physicians.

The position requires graduates of accredited NP/PA programs, strong English communication, and the ability to handle high-stress environments while maintaining documentation and patient confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an accredited NP or PA program.
• Ability to work in a high-stress, fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to communicate in English for effective written and verbal correspondence.

Responsibilities

• Assesses, diagnoses, provides and implements a treatment plan of care and follow up as needed.
• Performs physical examinations
• Interprets and evaluates patient data
• Orders, performs or reviews diagnostic and therapeutic procedures
• Provides instructions regarding patient care, disease prevention, and health promotion
• Creates and maintains appropriate patient records including transmitting or executing specific orders
• Prescribes, administers and dispenses medications, controlled substances and medical devices as appropriate
• Initiates evaluation and treatment procedures essential to providing an appropriate response to emergency situations
• Assists in surgery (if applicable)
• Works directly with Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to obtain DEA registration
• Maintains patient confidentiality
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communicate effectively in English

Multitask

High-stress environment management

Strong written/verbal communication

Adaptability

Education

Graduate of an accredited NP or PA program

Job description

Purpose of Job

This position is responsible for providing healthcare patient services aligned with education, training, competency, experience and demonstrates knowledge related to scope of practice. This job description serves as a practice agreement and will be reviewed annually by the physician assistant and collaborating/supervising licensed physician. See organizational policy for more details.

Job Functions

1. Assesses, diagnoses, provides and implements a treatment plan of care and follow up as needed.
2. Performs physical examinations
3. Interprets and evaluates patient data
4. Orders, performs or reviews diagnostic and therapeutic procedures
5. Provides instructions regarding patient care, disease prevention, and health promotion
6. Creates and maintains appropriate patient records including transmitting or executing specific orders
7. Prescribes, administers and dispenses medications, controlled substances and medical devices as appropriate
8. Initiates evaluation and treatment procedures essential to providing an appropriate response to emergency situations
9. Assists in surgery (if applicable)
10. Works directly with Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to obtain DEA registration
11. Maintains patient confidentiality
12. Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education/Work Experience

• Graduate of an accredited NP or PA program

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Ability to effectively handle high-stress fast paced environment
• Ability to meet and maintain the necessary background checks as aligned with position functions
• Ability to communicate in the English language for effective written and verbal correspondence in order to complete job functions as mentioned above
• Ability to multi-task
• Ability to respond appropriately to unpredictable situations and diverse patient populations
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

License/Certifications

• Current Minnesota NP or PA licensure
• CPR Certification

Preferred Qualifications

• Two years previous NP or PA experience in a primary care or urgent care setting

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Compensation

Many factors are taken into consideration when determining compensation such as: the requirements of the position, experience, education, knowledge, and skills along with location and internal equity. Pay listed does not include any shift, weekend, or other differentials.

Benefits

Ridgeview strives to provide comprehensive and market competitive benefits to meet the needs of our employees and their families. Click here to view the benefits available.