Description
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, gender identity, and other determinants of health. We are deeply committed to the goals of health equity and antiracism by teaching and working in an environment characterized by celebrating diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Applicants from diverse backgrounds or historically under-resourced communities are especially encouraged to apply.
We are seeking a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to work night triage for our Emergency Medicine Department (Hennepin County Medical Center) – a Level 1 Trauma for Adults and Pediatrics. Starting FTE is flexible (0.60 – 1.0 FTE) with full benefit eligibility at 0.70 FTE (0.60 carries full benefits minus disability). Clinical coverage will be nights 11 pm – 7 am in triage 7 days a week (scheduled days TBD). There will be ability to pick up moonlighting shifts as desired (and as department needs). This job must demonstrate sensitivity, knowledge and understanding of diverse academic, socioeconomic, gender, cultural and ethnic backgrounds.
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
SALARY
The below grid represents current base pay in addition to a 25% stipend*. Pay is based on years since licensure as an APP.
| Years Since Licensure | Base Hourly Rate | Base Hourly Rate + 25% Stipend* |
| 3-4 Years | $68.21 | $85.26 |
| 5-6 Years | $71.80 | $89.75 |
| 7-9 Years | $73.24 | $91.55 |
| 10-14 Years | $75.39 | $94.23 |
| 15+ Years | $77.54 | $96.92 |
*Stipend is specifically for working straight night shifts in the ED Triage role.
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 leadership members 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.
Hennepin Healthcare (a subsidiary corporation of Hennepin County) is a public, integrated system of care that includes HCMC, a nationally recognized Level I Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center. The comprehensive healthcare system includes a 473-bed academic medical center, a large outpatient Clinic & Specialty Center, and a network of primary and specialty care clinics throughout Hennepin County. We partner with our community, our patients, and their families to ensure access to outstanding care for everyone while improving health and wellness through teaching, patient and community education, and research. Learn more here.
Offers of employment from Hennepin Healthcare are conditional and contingent upon successful clearance of all background checks and pre-employment requirements. Positions at Hennepin Healthcare are credentialed through the Office of the Medical Staff according to their policies.
Total Rewards Package:- We offer a competitive pay rate based on your skills, licensure/certifications, education, experience related to this position, and internal equity.
- We provide an extensive benefits program that includes Medical; Dental; Vision; Life, Short and Long-term Term Disability Insurance; Retirement Funds; Paid Time Off; Tuition reimbursement; and license and Certification reimbursement (Available ONLY for benefit eligible positions).
- For a complete list of our benefits, please visit our career site on why you should work for us.
Primary Location
: MN-Minneapolis-Downtown CampusJob Level
: StaffEmployee Status
: Regular
