Hennepin Healthcare is an integrated system of care that includes HCMC, a nationally recognized Level I Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center and acute care hospital. The comprehensive healthcare system includes a 484-bed academic medical center, a large outpatient Clinic & Specialty Center, and a network of primary and specialty care clinics in Minneapolis and in suburban communities. Hennepin Healthcare has a large psychiatric program and operates both a research institute and philanthropic foundation

We have opportunities available for a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner in our Emergency Medicine Department. Positions will be full-time (1.0 FTE) working nights at triage at the Emergency Department on the Hennepin Healthcare campus. Clinical coverage will be nights 11 pm – 7 am in triage 7 days a week (scheduled days TBD).

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Working at triage as a provider doing medical screening exams (MSE) on patients and seeing and treating patients with less critical complaints who can be discharged from triage. Provider will also do MSE on patients and start workups on patients waiting for the team centers in the ED.
• Perform physical examination and record history
• Write & route orders to appropriate laboratory and radiological studies
• Perform therapeutic and diagnostic procedures as directed by the physician including but not limited to:
• Wound care dressing
• Venipuncture
• Starting intravenous lines
• Bladder catheterization
• Suturing lacerations
• Pelvic examinations and testing
• Incision and drainage of abscesses
• Immobilizing fractures and other musculoskeletal problems through the use of splinting and casting

QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree from an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program
• Current (or eligibility for) license to practice as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) or Physician Assistant issued by the State of Minnesota
• Family NP (FNP) certification required for NP candidates
• 3 years of work in an emergency department as an advanced practice provider

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience working in Emergency Medicine of 5 years (at least 3 years as an Advanced Practice Provider)
• Knowledge of electronic medical documentation system/software

Hennepin Healthcare is one of the few organizations in the Twin Cities with an Advanced Practice Professional Center dedicated to the growth and support of APPs. The APP Center houses an APP Director, Manager and Coordinator who work together to promote and advocate for the 300+ APPs at the organization. In addition to offering professional development, free ME opportunities, and ongoing communication to all APPs, the APP Center includes a lounge exclusive to APPs with a work room, conference room and snack/beverage area.

We believe equity is essential for optimal health outcomes and are committed to achieve optimal health for all by actively eliminating barriers due to racism, poverty, and other social determinants of health. We are deeply committed to teaching and working in an environment characterized by celebrating diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We seek candidates who bring new perspectives and will broaden/enrich the diversity of our faculty.

Please Note: Offers of employment from Hennepin Healthcare are conditional and contingent upon successful clearance of all background checks and pre-employment requirements.