Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant

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.

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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.

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.

Requires five years of related experience.

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

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

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: The Metropass 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 Minneapolis Transportation 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, the Emotional Wellbeing Solutions, health club discounts and more.