Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant

Nurse Practitioner-Physician Assistant Position

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.

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 Minnesota or the 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

This 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 purposeserving the residents, businesses and visitors of Minneapolis.

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