Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant

Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant

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Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant

Salary

$100,362.08 - $136,531.20 Annually

Location

Minneapolis Public Service Building, 505 4th Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

2026-00254

Department

Health

Division

Public Health Initiatives HFS

Opening Date

06/09/2026

Closing Date

6/28/2026 11:59 PM Central

FLSA

Exempt

Bargaining Unit

CPE

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Position Description

The Nurse Practitioner-Physician Assistant (NP/PA) position is responsible for providing a range of comprehensive medical care to Minneapolis residents. NP/PA provides medical assessments, diagnosis, health counseling, medications and care coordination for individuals seen at Minneapolis Health Department clinical events, including but not limited to mobile clinic activities. In addition to providing medical care the NP-PA coordinates the nursing team by overseeing day to day operations and communications with nursing staff and other Department staff.

The City of Minneapolis does not sponsor applicants for work visas.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for assessing physical status of clients by taking and evaluating health histories, performing complete and partial physical exams, assessing acute illnesses or injuries; assessing current or potential chronic diseases; ordering laboratory testing, evaluation results and recommending treatment; and reviewing and administering immunizations.

• Responsible for the appropriate diagnosis, treatment, counseling, and follow-up of clients based on their assessment.

• Document the health history and medical care provided in electronic health record (EHR). Treat illness and other abnormal clinical findings according to best practices

• Write prescriptions, dispense over the counter, and stock medications from the mobile unit

• Provides public health nursing services to individuals and families (i.e. immunizations, infectious and non-infectious disease case management/follow-up, and referral and connection to needed services (i.e. addiction treatment, housing, etc.)

• Coordinate care and refer clients for further evaluation/treatment to a primary care provider or to other health specialty care providers.

• Counsel clients and families regarding their health status, and provide necessary support, client education, and referrals when appropriate.

• Review client electronic health record documentation and billing encounter for accuracy; provide direction on scheduling client visits, health screenings, chart management, lab testing and follow-up.

• Oversee general daily clinical operations and facilitate clinical team meetings for the purpose of coordinating care and completing projects.

• Ensure that confidentiality of client private information is maintained per HIPAA policies and procedures.

• Participate in client case management and projects as needed.

• Lead, participate, provide feedback, and implement strategies, policies, and procedures to improve clinical services.

• Delegate and ensure the ordering of supplies & medications, the ordering and tracking of medications and vaccines, and proper maintenance of laboratory and clinical equipment.

• Participate and review documentation.

• Participate in evaluation projects.

• Use information systems as indicated (REDCap, MEDSS, MIIC, MnTRac, SharePoint, etc.) to report activities to the Minnesota Health Department and, when required, state and federal agencies.

• Act as a health information resource by providing education, information, support, and guidance to client/family/community; responds to inquiries about public health services and makes appropriate referrals and links to community resources.

• Assist with consultation and in-service education for other clinical and non-clinical staff at the Department and respond public requests for teaching materials and education on a variety of health issues in collaboration with communications and other Department units, as appropriate.

• Provide direction and support to Registered Nurses as needed.

• Participate in Public Health Emergency Preparedness training and responses as needed and assigned by the Health department.

Working Conditions

This is a hybrid position that works flexible hours, including evening and weekend hours to attend meetings/events to meet client needs.

Required Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Master’s degree from a NP or PA program or equivalent.

Minimum Experience

Requires five years of related experience.

Licenses/Certifications

For Nurse Practitioner:

Licensed Registered Nurse for Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) Nurse Practitioner Certificate with prescription writing privileges in the State of Minnesotaorthe proven ability to be licensed at time of hire by the State of Minnesota.

For Physician Assistant:

Licensed with the Minnesota Board of Medical Practice and certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.

Selection Process

The selection process will consist of one or more of the following steps: a rating of relevant education and experience (100%). It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. This information will be used to determine which candidates will proceed in the selection process. A submitted application is also used to verify the answers to any supplemental questions. Only those candidates who attain a passing score (70%) on each step in the selection process will be placed on the eligible list. The City of Minneapolis Human Resources Department reserves the right to limit the number in any phase of the selection process.

Background Check

The City has determined that a criminal background check and/or qualifications check may be necessary for certain positions with this job title. Applicants may be required to sign an informed consent form allowing the City to obtain their criminal history and/or verify their qualifications in connection with the position sought. Applicants who do not sign the informed consent form will not be further considered for the position.

Drug and Alcohol Testing

All job applicants must pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test once a conditional offer of employment has been made. Applicants will be required to sign a notification and consent form prior to undergoing drug and alcohol testing. Applicants who do not consent to undergo drug and alcohol testing will not be required to do so and the City will withdraw the conditional job offer, resulting in the job applicant no longer being considered for the position.

Union Representation

his position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement between the City of Minneapolis and the Minneapolis Professional Employees Association (MPEA). For more information on the terms and conditions of this agreement please visit: Professional Employees - City of Minneapolis

Eligible List Statement

The names of applicants who meet minimum qualification and who pass the screening process shall be placed on the eligible list for employment consideration. This list will be certified to the hiring manager who may use the list to fill a vacancy of the same job title. This eligible list will expire three months after it has been established.

Interview Selection

The hiring authority reserves the right to determine the maximum number of candidates to interview from the established eligible list. If the hiring authority decides to interview other than by exam score order, they may select additional people to interview based on a candidate’s education or experience related to the field, work history, or skills uniquely related to the operational needs of the position.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to relate and work effectively with people from diverse cultural, economic, and ethnic backgrounds.

• Demonstrates strong communication skills and professionalism in interpersonal relationships with patients, families, clinical team, and other Department staff.

• Experience in and ability to work in a collaborative environment with multiple agencies, providers, and levels of government.

• Ensures complete, timely, and accurate documentation of pertinent information in a patient's medical record.

• Demonstrates strong critical thinking skills, an ability to engage in complex medical decision making, and an ability to work independently in an mobile clinic setting.

• Provides high quality medical care to patients of various racial, ethnic, gender expansive, and neuro-diverse backgrounds.

• Consults and collaborates with medical specialists and outside community organizations when clinically indicated

• Ability to speak a second language, in addition to English, that has a recognized presence in the community (e.g. Spanish, Somali, etc.)

As the largest and most vibrant city in the state, Minneapolis depends on purposeful, dedicated and innovative employees. Minneapolis has a large variety of careers for people of all experiences and backgrounds who come together for a singular purpose—serving the residents, businesses and visitors of Minneapolis.

The City of Minneapolis is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Benefits Summary

Our employees enjoy competitive salaries and generous benefits. We pride ourselves on a comprehensive benefits program that supports employees' health and financial well-being. Programs, resources, and benefit eligibility varies based on position, average hours worked, location and length of service. For detailed benefits information, please visit the benefits page ( .

Insurance

Health insurance

Eligibility for benefits begins the first of the month following employment date. The City of Minneapolis offers eligible employees one plan design ( with a choice of six provider networks, allowing you to select the best option for you. Available plans include Medica Choice Passport, Medica Elect, VantagePlus with Medica, Park Nicollet and HealthPartners Medical Group First with Medica, Ridgeview Community Network powered by Medica, and Clear Value with Medica.

Dental insurance

The City of Minneapolis offers dental insurance through Delta Dental of Minnesota and pays 100% of the monthly premium for eligible employees.

Life insurance

The city provides basic life insurance of one times your annual salary up to $50,000. You can elect to purchase optional life insurance.

Paid time off

Our generous leave package includes vacation, holidays and paid sick leave, which gives employees the opportunity to enhance their quality of life outside work. Amounts and accrual rates are based on years of experience and collective bargaining agreements ( .

Paid parental leave

City employees are eligible for up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in the event of a birth or placement for adoption of a child.

Retirement

City employees earn a pension and may choose to participate in additional retirement savings programs.

• Pension: The City of Minneapolis participates in the Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA). Employees and the City both contribute a percentage of your pay to fund future benefits.

• Deferred compensation: Employees may choose to participate in pre-tax or after-tax savings plans through the Minnesota State Retirement System (MSRS).

Transportation

Eligible City employees may choose to participate in the following transportation programs:

• Metropass: TheMetropass ( program allows eligible employees to enroll in a pass for unlimited bus or light rail rides at a discounted price.

• Parking or Van Pool:The City of MinneapolisTransportation Benefits Plan ( gives you options to pay certain commuting costs, such as qualified parking and van pool expenses, with pre-tax dollars.

Learning and development

To engage and develop employees, the City of Minneapolis offers classes in leadership, cultural agility, change management and more. Additionally, educational discounts at Augsburg University, Hamline University, St. Catherine’s, and St. Mary's University of Minnesota are available to City employees.

Other perks

Employees can also take advantage of flexible spending accounts, theEmotional Wellbeing Solutions ( , health club discounts and more.

01

How did you find out about this position? (Select all that apply)

• Recruiter

• City of Minneapolis website

• City of Minneapolis employee

• City of Minneapolis job interest card

• City of Minneapolis Career Opportunities Bulletin

• Friend or family member

• League of Minnesota Cities website

• Diversityjobs.com website

• Governmentjobs.com website

• Indeed.com website

• Minnesotajobs.com website

• Minnesota Council of Nonprofits Website

• Other website

• LinkedIn

• Twitter

• Facebook

• Other social media site

• Newspaper

• Other media

• College or University

• Community organization

• Job Fair

• Professional association

• Site Visit

02

Please specify where you heard about this position (e.g., website name, City of Minneapolis employee name, job fair, professional association).

03

Please indicate below the highest level of education that you have completed.

• None

• High School Diploma or GED

• Associate Degree

• Bachelor's Degree

• Master's Degree

• Doctorate

04

How many years of experience do you have performing the duties similar to those listed in the job description?

• None

• Less than 3 years

• 3 years but less than 5 years

• 5 years but less than 7 years

• 7 years but less than 9 years

• 9 years but less than 11 years

• 11 or more years

05

Are you a Nurse Practitioner registered in Minnesota as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)?

• Yes

• No

06

If not active in MN, name the state. If not applicable, type in NA

07

If you chose "Yes" for question # 5, type in your License number and its expiration date. (If you answered "No", type in NA)

08

Are you a Physician's Assistant licensed with the Minnesota Board of Medicine to work as a Physician's Assistant?

• Yes

• No

09

If not active in MN, name the state. If not applicable, type in NA

10

If you chose "Yes" for question # 6, type in your License number and its expiration date. (If you answered "No", type in NA).

11

How many years of experience do you have with providing public health nursing services (i.e. immunizations, infectious and non-infectious disease case management/follow-up, and referral and connection to needed services (i.e. addiction treatment, housing, etc)?

• No Experience

• Less than 1 year

• 1 year but less than 3

• 3 years but less than 5

• 5 years but less than 7

• 7 or more years

12

How many years of experience have you had working as a Nurse Practitioner and/or Physician's Assistant with minimal supervision?

• No Experience

• Less than 1 year

• 1 year but less than 3 years

• 3 years but less than 5 years

• 5 years but less than 7 years

• 7 or more years

13

There are currently seven foreign languages that are prevalent in Minneapolis (Spanish, Hmong, Somali, Laotian, Oromo, Vietnamese and Amharic). Please select which of the following languages you are fluent in. (Check all that apply):

• Spanish

• Hmong

• Somali

• Laotian

• Oromo

• Amharic

• Vietnamese

• American Sign Language

• I am not fluent in any of the above languages.

14

How many years of experience do you have working with underserved or highly mobile populations in a community or street-based setting (i.e. a mobile clinic)?

• No Experience

• Less than 1 year

• 1 year but less than 3

• 3 years but less than 5

• 5 years but less than 7

• 7 or more years

15

How many years of experience do you have working with diverse racial and ethnic communities?

• No Experience

• Less than 1 year

• 1 year but less than 3

• 3 years but less than 5

• 5 years but less than 7

• 7 or more years

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City of Minneapolis

Address

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Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55415

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